Michael Williams
1976
Michael Eugene Williams.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Michael Williams was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a deputy sheriff's brother-in-law. As he was walking the suspect out of the building he was shot in the back by the deputy. He succumbed to his wounds 12 hours later. The shooter was sentenced to 23 years in prison, but served only three years when he was released to house arrest after developing cancer. Patrolman Williams had previously served with the United States Army.
Survivors
He was survived by one child.
Service Record
Also Served
Salyersville Police Department
Patrolman
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