Police Officer Arthur L. Williams

Police Officer Arthur L. Williams | Newark Police Division, New Jersey
Newark Police Division, New Jersey
Police Officer Arthur L. Williams

Newark Police Division, New Jersey

End of Watch Wednesday, March 1, 1978

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Arthur L. Williams

Officer Arthur Williams was shot and killed while chasing two men who had broken into his apartment.

As Officer Williams awoke and sat up in his bed, a 17-year-old standing at his door shot him in the heart. The suspect was standing watch as the other 23-year-old intruder searched the apartment. Officer Williams managed to grab his service revolver and fired three wild shots as he chased the suspects down the stairs before collapsing.

Both suspects were eventually apprehended and sentenced to life. The gunman was paroled on December 22, 1992.

Officer Williams had served with the Newark Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 18 years
  • Badge 1547

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
  • Offender Paroled in 1992

ambush, burglary

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Dad I, came here this morning, because I didn't know where else to go. I got a call last night, my brother, your baby boy, past away yesterday. He's with you, and mom now. I'm the last one left, from our family. My heart is broken again, but comforted, knowing he's with you, and mom. His son is in the army, stationed at the same duty station, that I was stationed at when I got the call, about your EOW. He received that same call, on the same date that I did March 2. I believe I had to go through what I went through to help my brother's son get through it. Our family will go on because, of the example you set. I love you, and mom, and Rahim. May God continue to bless those who protect, and serve.

Michael
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March 3, 2026

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