Chelsea Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, July 8, 1871
Add to My HeroesDavid Wilber, Jr.
Officer Wilber was shot and killed while on patrol.
Officer Wilber and his partner were on foot patrol when a man approached and shot Officer Wilber, killing him. Officer Wilber's partner returned fire, but the suspect escaped. He was later apprehended and it was discovered that he killed Officer Wilber because he was upset about being arrested for assault two years earlier.
The suspect was tried and acquitted.
Officer Wilber was survived by his wife. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
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View all 13 ReflectionsOfficer Wilbur, it has been 145 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.
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