Sergeant Willie Donald Cameron, Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

Sergeant Willie Donald Cameron

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Friday, February 6, 1987

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Willie Donald Cameron

Sergeant Willie Cameron was shot and killed while moonlighting as a security guard at a department store in West End Mall.

Sergeant Cameron had asked a man to leave the store, but the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot him in the face. The suspect was shot and killed minutes later by other officers.

Sergeant Cameron was survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 39
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Sgt. W D Cameron was my first supervisor when I started with the Atlanta Police Department. He was one of the kindest persons I've ever met. I'd never seen so many tough guys cry befor, but we all shed a tear for Sgt. Cameron on that day. Rest well Sarge.

Sgt Derrick Bailey
Atlanta Police

July 8, 2025