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Night Policeman Willis Greer Police Department, South Carolina

Night Policeman

Willis "Zonk" Foster

Greer Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Saturday, July 2, 1904

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/2/1904

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Acquitted

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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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1904 was tumultuous for many reasons. The loss of one single officer impacts the entire community. God Bless Every Officer that stands behind a badge!

Security Officer Rebecca Hipp
HLS (Descendant of Officer Foster)
February 20, 2010

 

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