Adrian, MI – Over 40 years ago, Adrian Police Department Patrolman Bobby Lynn Williams lost his life in the line of duty, and on Monday, his sacrifice was memorialized on M-34 west of Main Street.
Patrolman Williams was shot and killed at around 6am on June 30th, 1975 after stopping a vehicle that was just involved in a robbery and kidnapping of a gas station attendant. Current Lenawee County Commissioner, and APD Detective at the time of the shooting, Terry Collins was friends with Williams. He spoke with WLEN News at the unveiling of the highway dedication…
Patrolman Williams was able to return fire after he had been shot… striking a tire. The occupants abandoned the car and were apprehended a short time later. The shooter was sentenced to life without parole. Current Adrian Police Department Chief Vince Emrick said that Bobby’s story affects every law enforcement officer…
28-year-old Patrolman Bobby Lynn Williams had been with the Adrian Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and son.
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