Charles Williams
1972
Charles Jeffery Williams.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrol Officer Charles Williams was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to stop a suspect wanted for armed robbery. As the suspect began walking away from Officer Williams, he began firing, striking Officer Williams in the head. Officer Williams' partner returned fire at the suspect as he fled on foot from the scene. The suspect was later apprehended. The 22-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 100 to 150 years in prison. Officer Williams had served with the Rockford Police Department for 2-½ years. He was survived by his wife, a two year old, and another child six months old. He was a Vietnam War Veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, a two year old, and another child six months old.
Service Record
Also Served
Rockford Police Department
Patrol Officer
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