Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands
End of Watch Saturday, July 30, 1977
Add to My HeroesWilbur Horatio Francis
Patrolman Wilbur Francis was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress on Hill Street in Christiansted. As he opened the gate to the residence he was shot in the head.
Patrolman Francis had been with the agency for four years. He was survived by his three month old son.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender In custody
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