Summary: Rick Williams: On Anger, Grief And Gifts In 2010, woodcarver John T. Williams was killed by Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk. Controversy over the shooting led to much anger and distrust for the police department. In 2012, a 34-foot memorial totem pole was raised in John T. Williams' honor. Steve Scher talked with John T. Williams’ brother Rick Williams at the site of the totem pole. Talking To Cops Back in 2012, the Seattle Police asked the public for help. Deputy Chief Nick Metz urged people to
