Bulloch County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, May 19, 2001
Add to My HeroesWilbur Lewis Berry
Sergeant Wilbur Berry was shot and killed while he and two deputies were struggling with a burglary suspect.
The deputies had responded to a residence after neighbors reported suspicious activity. The deputies discovered a stolen truck in the backyard and searched the house. During the first search, they did not locate anyone, so they started to process the stolen truck. When the deputies searched the house again, they discovered a man hiding in a bedroom. The deputies attempted to arrest him, and the suspect began to struggle.
They were able to get one handcuff on the suspect when he suddenly grabbed a deputy's handgun out of its holster. The deputy immediately sprayed the suspect with OC, but he was able to fire the weapon, striking Sergeant Berry four times and the second deputy twice. The third deputy on the scene returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect.
Sergeant Berry was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Berry had served with the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, four daughters, his mother, three brothers, three sisters, and five grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 8
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 82 ReflectionsThe last time I saw you was the morning of 19 April 2001. I had omly been with the BPD for a month, but you remembered me from when I worked at Georgia Southern PD. He needed to 10-100, but we talked for a little while. He was glad to see me back in law enforcement. When we returned to patrol i had no idea that it would be the last time I talked to him. He was one of the finest law enforcement officers i ever knew. I miss you brother, but we'll see each other again. God bless the entire law Enforcement family, stay safe out there. If you want to see Wilbur again check out www.needgod.com Again, God bless you all.
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