Who Was Sgt. Stephen Williams? Moody, Alabama, Police Officer Shot Dead During Standoff, 2 Arrested

A veteran police officer was killed in a shooting at a motel in Moody, Alabama, on Tuesday (June 2) night.

According to local reports, the officer, identified as 50-year-old Sgt. Stephen Williams, was pronounced dead following a shooting at a Super 8 motel. Sgt. Williams initially responded to the scene alone. Multiple agencies, which were called to assist, soon swarmed the area. Unfortunately, the officer was shot multiple times.

A man and a woman were taken into custody in connection with the incident. However, the circumstances that led to the shooting were not known.

Moody Police Chief Thomas Hunt said Sgt. Williams was with the department for three years and worked as a night shift sergeant. He was a 23-year veteran in law enforcement and survived by his wife and three children.

“He was awesome. He was awesome. Just a good man. A good person. Funny to be around…He had been a sergeant with us…worked night shift for us. Very thorough in his paperwork, very thorough as a sergeant. He was a good teacher and a good mentor, and a lot of guys looked up to Stephen. He was a very good close friend,” Hunt told local media.

“I ask everyone for prayer for the Williams family and the Moody Police Department. As more information becomes available, we will be able to release more at that time,” the chief said.

Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney Jay Town too released a statement saying, “Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams’ end of watch has come much too soon. Our condolences and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow officers. His loss is a loss for all of Alabama. This serves as yet another heartbreaking and stark reminder of the perils encountered by law enforcement each day.”

Sgt. Williams was a dog lover. Earlier this year, the police department posted a video showing the officer feeding a local bulldog.

“Going to see my buddy. Going to come see me. He knows I’m his favorite policeman, and I have treats all the time,” the officer can be heard saying in the video.