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Wilson McLain
- Apr. 17, 1976 -
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Resided: |
KY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Apr. 17, 1976 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 49 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Harlan County Sheriff's Office - KY
210 E. Central St. 202 Harlan, KY
40831 USA (606)573-1313 |
County: | Harlan |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Deputy |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Lee County,
VA
USA
Sat. Apr. 17, 1976
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Summary: |
Deputy Wilson McLain was shot and killed while off duty, with his own handgun, in an unprovoked attack. He was standing in a market in Lee County, Virginia, when a man walked up behind him, took Deputy McLain's revolver out of its holster, and shot him five times. The suspect was shot and killed a few days later by Lee County Sheriff's deputies following a vehicle pursuit and shootout.
It is surmised that the suspect shot Deputy McLain either because he was wanted for questioning in a recent robbery or because he was upset that two of his brothers had just been convicted of a 1975 murder.
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