Erie Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, May 4, 1979
Melvin LeRoy Wilcox
Patrolman Wilcox was killed in a motorcycle accident during a vehicle pursuit. He was chasing a suspect when a pickup truck pulled out in front of him, causing a collision.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge 138
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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