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Gary Williams

Case from San-antonio, TX dated Mar 27, 1989

Victim Details

Gary Lee Williams

Male

White / Caucasian

San-antonio

TX

1989-03-27

37

Gary

Williams

07/19/2026

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Gary Lee Williams, a 37-year-old male officer of the San Antonio Police Department, tragically lost his life on March 27, 1989. He was shot and killed while responding to a suspicious vehicle call on NE Loop 410 at around 3 am. Patrolman Williams was dispatched to check on an abandoned vehicle parked behind a closed restaurant when a car pulled into the road. The subjects exited their car to speak with Patrolman Williams, and a scuffle ensued. During the altercation, they took his service weapon ...
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  • Patrolman Gary Lee Williams | San Antonio Police Department, Texas
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