Police Officer Arthur L. Williams, 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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It's been 47 years since you were taken from us. Although you've been gone longer, than you were alive, you still live on, in our hearts, and minds. The love will never die dad. I pray not only for those who serve, and protect, but also for their families, because everytime they go to work, there's a risk of ending up being on this site. God Bless you officers, and families.

Michael Williams
Son

March 1, 2025