Deputy Sheriff Jack Don Williams

EOW: May 29, 1979

Jack Don Williams

Deputy Jack Williams was shot and killed as he and other members of the Narcotics Bureau served a warrant on a home.

When the officers attempted a forced entry into the home, one of the suspects opened fire with a shotgun, striking Deputy Williams.

The suspect was sentenced to death.

Deputy Williams had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Age:
36