Patrolman Lawrence Edward Williams
Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, January 17, 1931
Add to My HeroesLawrence Edward Williams
Patrolman Williams and Patrolman Lee Williams were shot and killed during a gambling raid. Both officers had entered a residence in order to gain evidence to make the arrests when they were shot by the suspect. A backup officer was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Patrolman Williams had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his mother and daughter.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsTeddy Williams was my grandfather. My mother Eloise Ida Williams (Stone) was only 3 years old when he was killed. I’ve always wondered what life would have been, if he had lived.
Battalion Chief Gary R Stone
Grandfather
February 8, 2021
