Police Officer Shawn Joshua Dean Williams

Shawn Joshua Dean Williams

Officer Shawn Williams was killed in a single vehicle automobile accident.

Officer Williams was responding to assist a deputy who had interrupted a burglary and was pursuing the suspect. His vehicle ran off the Parker Padgett Road about a half a mile from Oakdale Road and two miles east of Old Town. He was transported to McDowell Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Williams had served with the six-man department for sixteen months. He is survived by his wife, 18-month-old daughter, and parents.