Sheriff Lewis Williams, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Sheriff Lewis Williams

Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Friday, April 26, 1844

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Lewis Williams

Sheriff Lewis Williams was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two wanted men.

The subjects were able to flee the scene but were eventually caught by a mob of citizens and lynched.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Lynched

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Sheriff Williams,
On today, the 180th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jackson County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 26, 2024