Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams

Bond Denied for Suspect in Lowndes County Sheriff’s Murder

WAKA 8,
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William Johnson, 18, was denied bond at his first court appearance. Police say Johnson shot and killed Lowndes Co. Sheriff “Big” John Williams, Saturday night, & turned himself in after a 3-hour manhunt. The shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. at the QV convenience store at the intersection of Highway 21 and Highway 97 in Hayneville in Lowndes County. Witnesses…

Employee Shot at Lowndes County Gas Station

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Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams says one person was shot during a gas station robbery. It happened Monday evening at the Marathon gas station near Hwy 21  and U.S. Hwy 80. Sheriff Williams says the victim worked at that gas station. He was airlifted to a Montgomery hospital. The victim’s condition is unknown. Authorities are looking for the shooter. Anyone with…