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Arthur Williams

Case from Newark, NJ dated Mar 01, 1978

Victim Details

Arthur L. Williams

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

1978-03-01

43

Arthur

Williams

06/28/2026

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On the night of March 1, 1978, Arthur L. Williams, a 43-year-old male and a dedicated police officer with the Newark Police Department for 18 years, was tragically killed in his own home. Two men broke into his apartment, and as Officer Williams awoke to the intrusion, he was shot in the heart by a 17-year-old suspect who was acting as a lookout while his 23-year-old accomplice searched the residence.

Despite the fatal wound, Officer Williams displayed incredible bravery. He managed to gr ...
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the bravery Officer Williams showed in his final moments? I can'... ...Read More
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    It's truly unsettling to think about how Officer Williams was faced with such a terrifying situation... ...Read More
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