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Resided:
CA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 04, 1889
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 28 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Oceanside Police Dept.
CA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
City Marshal
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
10 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
CA
USA
Thu. Jul. 04, 1889
Summary:
Marshal Wilson was shot and killed patrolling the downtown area. Marshal Wilson and his brother, the deputy marshal, heard gun shots near a hotel and went to investigate. When the arrived at the scene they observed a man holding a kerosene lamp taken from a street light. Marshal Wilson grabbed the man's horse by the bridal. The suspect immediately shot Marshal Wilson in the head, killing him instantly. The suspect fled but was later apprehended by a group of citizens. The suspect was sentenced to death after two trials but died in prison only a few weeks before he was to be hanged.
Marshal Wilson had been with the agency for over ten years and was survived by his wife and brother.
