Williams' neighbor called 911, stating that Williams was intoxicated, suicidal, and shooting a gun in the house. Officers Chris Wall and Josh Clift were in the backyard when they saw Williams. Police allege Williams pointed a gun at officers, and the officers shot and killed him.
Killer: Chris Wall, Josh Clift
Agency: Hamilton Township Police Department
Motive: mental health crisis
Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Anthony Williams
Death Date: May 2, 2021
County: Warren
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6813