Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, April 10, 1920
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 10 months
Badge Number: 3511
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 9, 1920
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Patrolman Dennis Wilson was shot and killed after responding to the sounds of gunshots near 2946 South State Street.
He rushed to the scene and learned that a gunman had fired at another man during a quarrel. Patrolman Wilson confronted the gunman and demanded his weapon. The man then fatally shot Patrolman Wilson before committing suicide.
Patrolman Wilson served with the Chicago Police Department for only 10 months and was survived by his wife.