OFFICER DOWN NORTH CAROLINA

Deputy Sheriff John Willis
Greene County Sheriff’s Office
North Carolina
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Deputy John Willis was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 7:30 pm.

As Deputy Willis, who was not wearing a vest, entered the home a male subject came out of a bedroom and opened fire, striking him twice. The man then committed suicide.

Deputy Willis is survived by his son and daughter.

Agency Contact Information
Greene County Sheriff’s Office
301 N Greene Street
Snow Hill, NC 28580

Phone: (252) 747-3411

Please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.