Rich Hill Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, September 6, 1997
Add to My HeroesJim G. Wilkinson
Officer Jim Wilkinson suffered a fatal heart attack when he was assaulted after responding to a call at a local bar.
Officer Wilkinson and officers from a neighboring agency responded to the fight call and were attempting to talk with the suspects when one of them shoved him. After being assaulted, Officer Wilkinson began talking with one of the other suspects before collapsing. The suspect was arrested at the scene by other officers.
Officer Wilkinson is survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Wilkinson,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rich Hill. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 6, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Zane Coolidge
Phoenix Police Department, AZ
EOW: September 6, 2024
Patrolman James Crowley
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: August 22, 2024
Officer Phylicia Carson
Osage Beach Police Department, MO
EOW: August 31, 2024
Police Officer Darron Lee Burks
Dallas Police Department, TX
EOW: August 29, 2024
Investigator Wayne David
Metropolitan Police Department, DC
EOW: August 28, 2024
Police Officer Austin Machitar
San Diego Police Department, CA
EOW: August 26, 2024
Investigator Taylor Jaimeson Bristow
Carroll County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: August 23, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham
Paulding County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: August 17, 2024
Correctional Officer Hunter Scott Miller
Kentucky Department of Corrections, KY
EOW: July 25, 2024