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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Thomas Williams
- Rank: Detective
- Serial Number: 17491
- Division: North Hollywood
- Location: 7600 Glade
- Date Killed: Thursday, October 31, 1985
- Cause of Death: Shot by a Robbery Suspect
Rememberance
Detective Thomas Williams was ambushed and assassinated in order to prevent him from testifying in an upcoming robbery trial.
The incident occurred in front of his son at his son’s school. The shooter was sentenced to death, and two conspirators were sentenced to life without parole plus 25 years to life.
Detective Williams was posthumously awarded the Medal of Valor for the actions taken by him to protect his son during the incident. He had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 13 years, and is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Heroism. Valor. In memoriam.
Every day, the members of the LAPD put their lives on the line. We remember and honor the officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty who have lost their lives while serving the people of the City of Los Angeles.