Deputy Sheriff Jack Don Williams, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff Jack Don Williams

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Tuesday, May 29, 1979

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Jack Don Williams

Deputy Sheriff Jack Williams was shot and killed as he and other members of the Narcotics Bureau served a warrant at 16123 Abbey Avenue in La Puente.

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

On May 12, 1980, the suspect, 30, was sentenced to death. As of December 2, 2022, he was still on death row. Out of 737 death row inmates only 5 have been there longer than he has.

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

Bio

Age 36
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to death

narcotics, search warrant

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46 years ago on May 29, 1979 Deputy Jack Williams made the ultimate sacrifice while executing a search warrant. He had volunteered to be the "first man through the door" even though this was not his case. His family and friends have never forgotten his personality, his character and his outstanding reputation as lawmen.

Bobby Esquivel
LASD retired / partner

May 29, 2025