In memory of
Charles Edward Williams
1903
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- August 22, 1903, aged 43
Their life
Deputy Sheriff Charles Williams was shot and killed as he and a Punta Gorda policeman attempted to arrest a drunk man at 4:00 am.
During the arrest, the man resisted and was struck by one of the officers. One of his friends took offense to the arrest and opened fire with a pistol, killing Deputy Williams. Both men were arrested and charged with first-degree murder but were later acquitted.
Deputy Williams was a widower who was survived by eight children.
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Deputy Williams was a widower who was survived by eight children.
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