Augusta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, February 25, 1907
Add to My HeroesWalter S. Wilkins
Police Officer Wilkins was accidentally shot and killed by a business owner who mistook him for a burglar. The owner fired two loads of shot into Officer Wilkins' face as he was checking his back door to make sure it was locked.
Officer Wilkins was survived by his expectant wife
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
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