Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands
End of Watch: Saturday, July 30, 1977
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 30, 1977
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: In custody
Patrolman Wilbur Francis was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress on Hill Street in Christiansted. As he opened the gate to the residence he was shot in the head.
Patrolman Francis had been with the agency for four years. He was survived by his three month old son.