Police Officer W. A. R. Wilson, Chester Police Department, South Carolina

Police Officer W. A. R. Wilson

Chester Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, May 9, 1891

W. A. R. Wilson

Police Officer W.A.R. Wilson was shot and killed by a subject who was seeking revenge over an arrest he had made the previous day.

He had arrested a woman for trespassing at the local railroad station. A local saloon keeper took offense to the arrest and confronted Officer Wilson on the city's main business street. As they spoke the man suddenly pulled out a gun and shot Officer Wilson in the chest. The two struggled for several minutes before several bystanders interfered.

The subject was able to flee the area.

Officer Wilson was a Confederate Army veteran and had served with the Chester Police Department for only six months.t

Bio

Age 43
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, May 8, 1891
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

revenge

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Officer Wilson,
Sir, it has taken over 125 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chester.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 2, 2016