Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, May 2, 1971
Add to My HeroesWilbur Hayes
Patrolman Wilbur Hayes and Patrolman John Schaefer were shot and killed while checking two men in an alley at approximately 10:00 pm.
As the officers attempted to arrest the men for burglary of a roofing company one of them produced a gun and opened fire, striking both officers from behind.
Both subjects were apprehended three days later and subsequently convicted of two counts of murder October 29th, 1971.
Patrolman Hayes was a member of the U.S Army Reserves and had served with the Louisville Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Convicted of murder
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View all 21 ReflectionsI rode with Wilbur when he was in Second district. He taught me much in our few times together and I was at the beginning of my career. Jack I had met but did not know him well. So long ago but seems like yesterday
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