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George L. Williams
- Jan. 09, 1918 -
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| Resided: |
PA, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Jan. 09, 1918 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 44 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Philadelphia Police Dept. - PA
2201 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA
19131 USA
(215)560-6200 |
| County: | Philadelphia |
| Dept. Type: | Municiple/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Detective |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
PA
USA
Wed. Jan. 09, 1918
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| Summary: |
Detective George Williams was shot and killed in a gun battle with five men at 16th and South streets. Detective Williams, the citys only black detective, came upon a fracas in a bar and was trying to arrest the men when one opened fire on him.
Detective Williams had been a star of the Cuban Giants of the Negro Baseball League. He was the first black officer killed in the line of duty.
The principal killer in this case, a 22-year year old black male named Samuel Coles, was executed for the crime on November 1, 1920.
Detective Williams was survived by his wife and five children.
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