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Detective William Alberto Wilkins | Oakland Police Department, California Oakland Police Department, California

Detective

William Alberto Wilkins

Oakland Police Department, California

End of Watch: Friday, January 12, 2001

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 1/11/2001

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Detective William Wilkins was accidentally shot and killed by other officers while on an undercover narcotics stakeout.

Detective Wilkins noticed a stolen car speeding by and gave chase. He caught the vehicle and was arresting the suspect at gunpoint. Uniformed patrolmen arrived on the scene and shot Detective Wilkins, who was in plainclothes. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Detective Wilkins had been employed with the Oakland Police Department for seven years, and is survived by his wife and 10-month-old son.

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Rest in Peace, Detective Wilkins. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 16, 2012

 

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