Georgia police officer dies while on-duty, GBI investigating

CAIRO, Ga. — A Cairo police officer died while on-duty Saturday afternoon.

According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, Master Patrol Officer Clarence “CJ” Williams joined the department in 2020.

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There is no word yet on how Williams died.

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The Cairo Police Department and Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

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