Assistant Chief of Police Ivan William Wilson
Allen Village Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 21, 1954

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 21, 1954
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Assistant Chief Wilson was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle for having a headlight out at 2130 hours. Unbeknownst to Assistant Chief Wilson, the suspect had just robbed a convenience store in Kalamazoo and had several of the stolen items in the front seat. The suspect shot him during the stop. The man fled but was later shot and killed by Indiana State Police troopers.
Assistant Chief Wilson had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and two sons.