Town Marshal W. T. Williams

Photo of Town Marshal W. T. Williams
End of Watch: Wed, Oct 23rd, 1889
Date of Incident: Wed, Oct 23rd, 1889
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: Not Known

Incident

Town Marshal W.T. Williams was shot and killed by a suspect whom he was serving a notice on for disorderly conduct. The suspect fled after murdering Marshal Williams but was eventually apprehended.

On November 23, 1889, an angry mob took the suspect from the county jail and lynched him as he awaited trial.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Trenton Police Department Patch
Trenton, Kentucky 42286
(270) 466-3332

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