Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 10, 1906
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 10, 1906
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sheriff Wilson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a train in Palakta, Florida. The suspect was shot and killed by a passenger on the train.
Sheriff Wilson had served as sheriff for 1.5 years and had previously served as marshal for Green Cove Springs. He was survived by his wife and three sons.