Dayton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, February 23, 1928
Add to My HeroesWilliam Tom Wilson
Patrolman Tom Wilson was shot and killed after stopping home, at 28 Royal Street, for lunch while walking his beat.
When Patrolman Wilson stopped home, which was on his beat, he found a man inside his house. The officer had acted as a peacemaker for the man the previous day by counseling his domestic problems. The intrusion into the officer's home led to an argument between Patrolman Wilson and the suspect. Without provocation the suspect produced a gun and fired on Patrolman Wilson, striking him in the abdomen.
The 37-year-old subject was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison. He applied for a parole in 1963. He was later released and died in Dayton in 1984.
Patrolman Wilson was a decorated WWI veteran and had served with the Dayton Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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