Patrolman Winfield S. Willis

Patrolman Winfield S. Willis | Buffalo Police Department, New York Patrolman Winfield S. Willis | Buffalo Police Department, New York
Buffalo Police Department, New York
Patrolman Winfield S. Willis | Buffalo Police Department, New York
Patrolman Winfield S. Willis | Buffalo Police Department, New York
Patrolman Winfield S. Willis

Buffalo Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, August 22, 1921

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Winfield S. Willis

Patrolman Winfield Willis was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two suspects at a bar fight in the area of Amherst and East Streets.

One of the suspects was arrested and sentenced to 20 years for his murder. He turned down a chance to be paroled and said he wanted to spend the rest of his life in prison. He died in prison on October 28, 1976.

Patrolman Willis was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Sunday, August 21, 1921
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Died in prison

arrest, fight call

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Patrolman Willis,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Buffalo.

R.I.P.
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August 22, 2021

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