The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers . . .
 
Click here to submit this officer's photograph

Patch image: Detroit Police Department, Michigan






Police Officer George H. Wilson
Detroit Police Department
Michigan

End of Watch: Wednesday, November 13, 1907

Biographical Info
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, November 13, 1907
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Wilson was shot and killed while questioning four men near the intersection of Beaubien Street and Champlain Street. He was walking the four men to the call box at the intersection when one of the men shot him three times. Several suspects were questioned but no one was ever charged with Officer Wilson's murder.

Officer Wilson was survived by his wife, two daughters, and son.

» Update this memorial» List all officers from this agency
» Printer friendly view» Officer down news
Terms of Use | Privacy Statement | Contact Us
Copyright © 1996-2008, The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc.Back to ODMP Homepage