Ocilla Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, September 12, 1996
Add to My HeroesGeorge Wayman Hester
Detective Wayman Hester was shot and killed by a murder suspect on Fletcher Avenue in Mystic.
The suspect was hiding in a closet, and as Detective Hester entered the room, he was shot. Backup officers on the scene shot and killed the suspect.
Detective Hester was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Ocilla Police Department for 6 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 08
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsDet. Hester,
On today, the 27th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy-especially during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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