Polk County Sheriff’s Office

At 2:07 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies, acting on a tip, went to arrest Cheryl Lynn Williams on a felony warrant at 4345 Foxtown South in Polk City.

Three deputies entered a residence while Deputy Blane Lane remained outside in case Williams tried to exit.

When deputies found Williams inside, she pointed a gun (later determined to be a BB gun) at them. Two of the deputies quickly fired at Williams and wounded her, but one of the bullets missed her, struck a wall, continued outside of the house where it struck Deputy Lane in the left arm and entered his chest.

Deputy Lane was taken to the hospital but passed away a short time later.

Because Deputy Lane was fatally wounded as a result of Williams’ actions, she was charged with second degree murder.

Blane Lane was only 21-years old.

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