Old Fort Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, February 1, 2007
Add to My HeroesShawn Joshua Dean Williams
Officer Shawn Williams was killed in a single vehicle automobile accident.
Officer Williams was responding to assist a deputy who had interrupted a burglary and was pursuing the suspect. His vehicle ran off the Parker Padgett Road about a half a mile from Oakdale Road and two miles east of Old Town. He was transported to McDowell Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Williams had served with the six-man department for sixteen months. He is survived by his wife, 18-month-old daughter, and parents.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 1 year, 4 months
- Badge 919
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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