https://heavy.com/news/2020/06/sgt-stephen-williams-moody-alabama Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow officers of the Moody Police Department. “Whether black or white, law enforcement or civilian, we are all Alabamians. Finally, I would ask that we all support the family of Sgt. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, JSU Center for Applied Forensics, and ALEA, along with numerous supporting agencies are currently conducting an extensive investigation. As I shared with Moody Police Chief Hunt last night, my prayers and deepest sympathies are with the department and Sergeant Williams’s family. Chief Thomas Hunt says Sgt. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. Procession for Sgt. He was married and had three children. Chief Thomas Hunt says Sgt. pic.twitter.com/wG2N9hIPWJ Chief Thomas Hunt identified the slain officer as Sgt. He served the Moody Police Department with distinction and had a long, honorable career in law enforcement. Police say two suspects - a male and female - are in custody. Our condolences and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow officers. His loss is a loss for all of Alabama. Two subjects were taken into custody several hours later after barricading themselves inside a hotel room. We must not forget Sgt. Lieutenant Stephen Williams was shot and killed while responding to a call for service at the Motel 8 at 2451 Moody Parkway. A gofundme account has been set up for Williams’ family by someone who has a family member on the Moody Police Force. Williams previously work with Calera PD for two and a half years, Alabaster PD for 15 years and Bessemer PD for more than a year and a half. While on scene at least one suspect opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. Nevertheless, our state has been plagued in recent months by a lack of respect for law enforcement—most of whom are genuinely good men and women, from all backgrounds, doing an incredibly difficult job. “He was awesome. Williams had been with the Moody Police Department for three years and was a 23 year law enforcement veteran. Former Bessemer Police Officer Stephen Williams was killed in the line of duty tonight,6/2/2020. Copyright © 1996-2020, The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc, Honor Roll of Fallen Officers from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Reflections Terms of Use (revised 5/31/2012), View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past. While on scene at least one suspect opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. All rights reserved. MOODY, Ala. (WBRC) - Authorities with the Moody Police Department confirm one of their officers was shot and killed in the line of duty Tuesday evening. “This senseless violence must end. U.S. Attorney Jay Town released the following statement on the death of Sgt. Lieutenant Williams was posthumously promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He is survived by his wife and three children. Williams, a … 50-year-old Sgt. "Beyond his career in law enforcement, he was a father, and now, three children are left without. Williams was shot multiple times. Stephen Williams was pronounced dead following a shooting at a Super 8 motel A man and a woman were taken into custody Sgt. Kay Ivey released the following statement Wednesday morning: "I am deeply saddened to hear Sergeant Stephen Williams was killed in the line of duty last night. My Office stands ready to assist in any way that we can.”. Gyms and fitness centers in Alabama will soon be able to welcome more guests into their facilities under Governor Ivey’s Amended Safer at Home order. Please keep The Williams family,Moody Police Department and Bessemer Police Department in your prayers. He previously served with the Calera Police Department for 2-1/2 years, the Alabaster Police Department for 15 years, and the Bessemer Police Department for 2-1/2 years. This serves as yet another heartbreaking and stark reminder of the perils encountered by law enforcement each day.”. Stephen P. Williams Lieutenant Stephen Williams was shot and killed while responding to a call for service at the Motel 8 at 2451 Moody Parkway. We are grateful for his devoted service as a law enforcement officer for 23 years. Williams’ body to Huntsville for an autopsy. The officer is identified as 50-year-old Sergeant Stephen Williams. Lot of guys looked up to Stephen. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family. Want even more control of your Reflection? Williams had been with the Moody Police Department for three years and was a 23 year law enforcement veteran. Moody Police initially responded to the scene but multiple agencies were called in to assist. It all happened at the Super 8 located at 2451 Moody Parkway/Highway 411 just off Interstate 20. He showed up, ready to assist, and was instantly shot dead. Williams’ ultimate sacrifice was that of his family. The officer is identified as 50-year-old Sergeant Stephen Williams. Very thorough in his paperwork, very thorough as a sergeant, good teacher and a good mentor. 1720 Valley View DriveBirmingham, AL 35209(205) 322-6666. Local restaurant owners are reacting to Governor Kay Ivey’s amended safer at home order. Copyright 2020 WBRC. He was a very good close friend," Moody Police Chief Thomas Hunt said. Attorney General Steven Marshall issued the following statement Wednesday: “I was devastated to receive the phone call late last night that another one of our law enforcement heroes had lost his life. Williams: “Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams’ end of watch has come much too soon. ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor released this statement Wednesday: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of yet another law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. A Moody police sergeant was shot and killed after responding to a call at the Super 8 motel. Stephen Williams. Lieutenant Williams, I ask the people of Alabama to join me in prayer for his family, friends and his brothers in arms.”. We’re told Sgt. In the end, he died a hero, fulfilling the oath he swore to do -- to uphold the community he served. Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits: Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now. “Sergeant Williams was responding to a call for help at local hotel. their dad. St. Clair County Sheriff Bill Murray said the following in a statement: "I would like to thank the citizens of Moody and all of St. Clair County for their outpouring of support for all Law Enforcement. June 2, 2020 at 10:32 PM CDT - Updated June 3 at 2:57 PM, JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and WILL WEISSERT, Alabama Fallen Warriors Project: Flag ceremony at Veterans Park, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center hosting drive thru flu clinic. He was awesome - just a good man, good person, funny to be around, won officer of the year award a couple years ago.
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