Detective Harry Wilson
Metropolitan Police Department
District of Columbia
End of Watch: Monday, July 21, 1919

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, July 21, 1919
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Detective Wilson was shot and killed while he and his partner responded to a report of a person shooting from a window during the 1919 Race Riots. As the detectives reached the second floor of the home Detective Wilson was shot in the heart by the suspect who was hiding under a bed. Detective Wilson's partner was able to return fire and wound the 17-year-old female suspect. The suspect was taken into custody.

Detective Wilson had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife and child.