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Patrolman Williamson was fatally shot during a traffic stop. As he and another officer approached a man they had been pursuing for reckless driving the man suddenly pulled a gun and shot Patrolman Williamson. The other officer returned fire killing the suspect.
Survivors
Patrolman Williamson was survived by his widow, two daughters, mother, one sister, and four brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Williamson served with the Perry Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Salley community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Williamson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
L. is the only officer of Perry Police Department remembered here.
L. is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
L. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
L. is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1974, 7 officers in SC were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1974, 162 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1974, 178 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
L. was 35. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38.
L. was 35. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
L. was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
June holds 7% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Sundays: 19.5%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Perry Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 1-E
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