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Officer Eric Wilson was found shot to death in his unmarked car, which was occasionally used to work drug cases, at 11:24 am. It is believed that Officer Wilson knew the person who killed him because his gun was still buckled in its holster, and his hands were at his side. His car was parked in front of his aunt's house and very near the home of the Chief of Police. Officer Wilson was a United States Air Force veteran.
Survivors
He is survived by his son and siblings.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Wilson served with the Aberdeen Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Aberdeen community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Eric King Wilson served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Eric is the only officer of Aberdeen Police Department remembered here.
Eric is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Eric is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Eric 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 1991, 1 officer in MS was killed feloniously, the 70th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1991, 85 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 76th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1991, 98 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 65th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Eric was 33. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41.
Eric was 33. 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.
Eric was 33. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 7.8% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Sundays: 14.4%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Aberdeen Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Military Service
Eric King Wilson served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-W
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