Ray Hamilton, a 34-year-old member of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, was fatally shot on December 24, 2022, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was struck while responding to a domestic violence call after the suspect, 43-year-old Timothy Price-Williams, refused to leave a residence and began firing shots out of a window. Hamilton was taken to Fort Walton Beach - Destin Hospital and died later that day.

Hamilton had served with the OCSO for five years and had recently been promoted to corporal. His death prompted widespread mourning: hundreds of law enforcement officers attended his funeral, a procession of police vehicles and motorcyclists honored him, and the governor ordered flags at half-staff in Okaloosa County. Price-Williams was charged with premeditated first-degree murder.

Hamilton’s wife, Renee, and his family described him as humble, compassionate, and committed to public service. If anyone knew Hamilton or saw activity near the residence on December 24, 2022, please share information that could help the record of what happened.