Community mourns loss of Georgia police officer who died in the line of duty

The Georgia Department of Public Safety confirmed the death of Master Patrol Officer Clarence “CJ” Williams of the Cairo Police Department.

Officer Williams died while on-duty yesterday afternoon, leaving a void in the community he dedicated himself to serving.

A beloved member of the Cairo Police Dept., Williams joined the department in 2020 and quickly gained the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the community.

He will be remembered for his passion for serving others and his commitment to the safety of the Cairo community.

The Cairo Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations are currently investigating the circumstances of his death.

The department and the GBI expressed their condolences to Officer Williams’ family, friends, and coworkers and ask that everyone keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.