Deputy Sheriff Edd Williams
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, January 12, 1974
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Deputy Williams was shot and killed during a robbery at an apartment complex. Deputy Williams, who was not in uniform, was in the manager's office when two men entered and produced weapons. They forced the manager and Deputy Williams into an adjoining room and began searching the two men. Deputy Williams lunged at the suspect when the man discovered his badge. The suspect stepped back and shot the deputy in the chin.