Delaney R. Williams

How they died

Deadly force

Police from Saginaw, Buena Vista Township and state troopers responded around 10 p.m. to 911 calls from neighbors who reported seeing Delaney R. Williams chasing a woman with a shotgun in his hand. Police reportedly found a badly beaten victim and her mother in an apartment, with Williams armed and reloading in his van. Police said they surrounded the van and told Williams to throw out his weapons and surrender. Williams allegedly refused, got out of the van and pointed a shotgun at the officers. At least six officers opened fire, killing Williams.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Delaney R. Williams, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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