Patrolman Kevin Jolyon Williams, Huntsville Police Department, Texas

Patrolman Kevin Jolyon Williams

Huntsville Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, March 10, 1985

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Kevin Jolyon Williams

Patrolman Kevin Williams succumbed to gunshot wounds when he was shot while responding to a domestic violence call at 1:30 a.m.

Patrolman Williams was shot as he exited his patrol car at the Woodcreek Apartment complex. The suspect also shot at two other officers, wounding one of them. The officer who was not wounded was able to take the suspect into custody.

Patrolman Williams was transported to Hermann Hospital in Houston, where he died 24 hours later.

The suspect was sentenced to death in the first trial but sentenced to only 40 years during a second trial. He died in prison in 2009.

Patrolman Williams had served with the Huntsville Police Department for over one year. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 year, 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, March 9, 1985
Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 40 years

domestic

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Patrolman Williams,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Huntsville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 10, 2025