Patrolman Louis Donnel Wilmeth, Buena Vista Police Department, Virginia

Patrolman Louis Donnel Wilmeth

Buena Vista Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, July 20, 1923

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Louis Donnel Wilmeth

Patrolman Louis Wilmeth was accidentally shot and killed when his revolver fell from its holster and discharged.

The accident occurred as he was cleaning a drain at the city reservoir.

Patrolman Wilmeth had served with the Buena Vista Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 2 years
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

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Patrolman Wilmeth,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Buena Vista. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 20, 2023