William Butler

Death by Force

On June 27, 2024, Deputy Sheriff William Henry Butler Jr., age 51, was tragically killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in Jefferson Township, Michigan. The incident occurred just after 2:15 p.m. in this Hillsdale County community, located approximately 10 miles north of the Ohio border and 20 miles south of Jackson.

The events unfolded when a deputy sergeant from the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office initiated a traffic stop after recognizing a driver with active warrants. D ...Read More

https://www.13abc.com: Hillsdale County community mourns slain sheriff’s deputy

Deputy fatally shot during traffic stop was armed forces veteran, father of 5, sheriff says

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