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Patrolman Winfield S. Willis | Buffalo Police Department, New York Buffalo Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Winfield S. Willis

Buffalo Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Monday, August 22, 1921

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/21/1921

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to 20 years

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Patrolman Winfield Willis was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two suspects at a bar fight in the area of Amherst and Hertel Streets. One of the suspects was arrested and sentenced to 20 years for his murder.

Patrolman Willis was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.

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I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Willis and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
August 19, 2009

 

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