Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah
End of Watch Thursday, April 12, 1894
Add to My HeroesAlonzo M. Wilson
Sergeant Wilson was accidentally shot and killed inside the station house when another officer dropped a .45 caliber pistol, which discharged. The round entered Sergeant Wilson's leg and traveled into his abdomen. His leg had to be amputated and he succumbed to his wounds several hours later.
Sergeant Wilson had been with the agency for four years. His wife gave birth to their sixth child the following day.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in peace Sergeant Wilson. Heroic and to leave a widow and six children to mourn your life and loss!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 3, 2019
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