Deputy Sheriff Wiliam Birl Jones
Roane County Sheriff's Office
Tennessee
End of Watch: Thursday, May 11, 2006

Biographical Info
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 33 years
Badge Number: 730

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 11, 2006
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Mistrial

Deputy Bill Jones, and a retired police officer who was participating in a ride along with him, were shot and killed when they were ambushed by two brothers who held a grudge against the region's law enforcement agencies.

The two men opened fire on Deputy Jones' patrol car as he pulled up in front of their house to serve felony warrants for aggravated assault on the men. Despite being struck by numerous rounds, Deputy Jones was able to return fire, striking one of the suspects in the arm and leg.

The wounded suspect was arrested at a local hospital after seeking treatment. The other suspect turned himself in the next day. One of the suspects received a mistrial twice on charges of first degree murder of Deputy Jones. He was acquitted of murdering the retired police officer.

Deputy Jones had served with the Roane County Sheriff's Office for only nine months and had previously served with the Rockwood Police Department, Crossville Police Department, Harriman Police Department, and Cumberland County Sheriff's Department. He had a total of 33 years of law enforcement experience.

He is survived by his wife, son, two daughters, two stepsons, mother, brother, and three sisters.