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Photograph: Night Policeman Willis (Zonk) Foster

Patch image: Greer Police Department, South Carolina






Night Policeman Willis (Zonk) Foster
Greer Police Department
South Carolina

End of Watch: Saturday, July 2, 1904

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, July 2, 1904
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Night Policeman Zonk Foster was shot and killed while in a foot pursuit with bootleggers through a wooded area.

Three men were charged with his murder but were acquitted at trial.

Policeman Foster was survived by his wife and three children.

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