Joplin Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Saturday, December 8, 1917
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 8, 1917
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Detective William Wolsey was shot and killed by a suspect who attempted to rob him on the 2nd Street viaduct.
He had just gotten off work and was walking home when he stopped to speak to a citizen. A man and a juvenile approached and announced a robbery at gunpoint. Detective Wolsey drew his own revolver and the two exchanged shots. Detective Wolsey and the man were both killed. The juvenile was arrested the following day.