Detective Duke Williams, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Detective Duke Williams

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Friday, December 30, 1949

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Duke Williams

Detective Williams suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a shoplifting suspect at a department store at 1206 Woodward Ave. around 3 p.m.

Detective Williams had been detailed to the store during the Christmas holidays. Four men were required to subdue the suspect during the struggle.

Detective Williams had served with the Detroit Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 24 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Det. Williams,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 30, 2024