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Patrolman John Wilson | Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia

Patrolman

John Wilson

Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Saturday, November 11, 1871

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/11/1871

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Wilson was shot and killed during a political rally at High and Court Streets. Patrolman Wilson is believed to be one of the first black police officers to serve in the United States and to be one of the first black police officers ever killed in the line of duty.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 138th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 11, 2009

 

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