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Richard E. Williams
- Oct. 26, 2011 -
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Resided: |
GA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Oct. 26, 2011 |
Race/Sex: | Black Male / 62 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Atlanta Police Dept. - GA
226 Peachtree Street SW 30303 Atlanta, GA
30303 USA (404)614-6544 |
County: | Fulton |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Investigator |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 3338 |
On The Job: |
37 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Atlanta,
GA
USA
Wed. Jan. 28, 1987
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Summary: |
Investigator Richard Williams succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on January 28th, 1987, after arresting three subject for trespassing and disrupting classes at Booker T. Washington High School.
He had searched and handcuffed the 19-year-old subject but did not search or handcuff either of the juveniles. As he transported the three to police headquarters one of the juveniles produced a handgun and shot him in the back and neck, paralyzing him from the chest down.
Although confined to a wheelchair, he was able to return to limited duty and remained active with the police department as his health deteriorated. He died as a result of complications from the original wounds several days before he was scheduled to retire.
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