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George Stuart Wilson
Incident
Game Warden George Wilson was shot and killed while he and several Montgomery County deputies searched for the murderer of Police Officer Albert Sansom, of the Montgomery Police Department.
The officers came upon a group of men and women walking along Mt. Meigs Road, six miles east of Montgomery, and stopped to talk to them. One of the men was standing behind the others with one hand in a pocket. As Game Warden Wilson approached him the man suddenly produced a gun and opened fire, wounding one of the deputies.
Game Warden Wilson began struggling with the man and they fell into a ditch. During the struggle Game Warden Wilson was shot in the head and neck. The subject was able to flee on foot. Game Warden Wilson and the deputy were taken to a nearby hospital where he died the next day.
The suspect was apprehended, convicted of first degree murder, and sentenced to life. He was paroled February 28, 1940.
As a result of the officer's murders the national guard was deployed to subdue mob violence. A man thought to be withholding information about Officer Samsom's killer was lynched. Another man was shot and killed and several men were whipped and beaten.
Game Warden Wilson had served as a game warden in Montgomery County for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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You barely got started.
Game Warden Wilson gave the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Montgomery community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Game Warden Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries has lost 10 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1922, 1 officer at Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1922, 7 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 52. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries whose age is recorded, half were between 36.5 and 49.5; the middle age was 41.5. George had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 12.5 years.
George was 52. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. George had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 52. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 52. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 16.7% of these deaths at Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries; January holds the most, 16.7%. Sundays: 50%.
October holds 8.6% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Sundays: 15.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 10 deaths at Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries has 10 officers remembered here, George among them.
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George Stuart Wilson
Oct 1, 1922
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Loyd C. Hays
May 1, 1964
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Frank Johnson Stewart, Jr.
Dec 24, 1978
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Cecil Craig Chatman Nov 28, 1982
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Grady Russell Jackson
Feb 12, 1984
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James Carl Vines
Jan 26, 1985
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Jimmy Dean Hutto
Mar 25, 2002
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James Lansford Horner, Jr.
Jun 22, 2003
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Nathan Benjamin Mims
Nov 11, 2008
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Shawn Nixon
Nov 23, 2025
Where
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