Chief of Police Francis Hays Wilmoth, Coalton Police Department, West Virginia

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Coalton Police Department, West Virginia

Chief of Police

Francis Hays Wilmoth

Coalton Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 22, 1902

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Age: 38

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/22/1902

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Lynched by mob

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Chief Francis Wilmoth was shot and killed while arresting two suspects. A third suspect shot him from an ambush position.

Two of the men were lynched by an angry mob two days later. The third suspect was arrested by a posse who located him hiding in the mountains near Montrose.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and eighth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 22, 2010

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Line of duty deaths this year
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Gunfire deaths this year
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Auto-related deaths this year
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Francis Hays Wilmoth

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