U.S. Army · United States 
Bruce Williams
1990
Bruce Williams served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Bruce Williams was shot and killed when he was robbed as he was pumping gas at East Eight Mile Road near Ryan Road around 11:30 p.m. When he attempted to take action he was shot twice in the chest and killed. Four suspects, three of them juveniles, were arrested and the gunman was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Officer Williams was a U.S. Army veteran and a five-year veteran of the Detroit Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Detroit Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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