Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Wilson was shot and killed while chasing a stabbing suspect on Sprague Street. He chased the man into a home and the suspect retrieved a pistol and shot Patrolman Wilson.
Survivors
Patrolman Wilson was survived by his parents and siblings.
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Patrolman Wilson served with the Shreveport Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Shreveport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles H. Wilson is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 61.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Shreveport Police Department, 24 of 30 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles H. Wilson's cause is highlighted.
How Charles H. Wilson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles H. Wilson is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles H. Wilson was killed by handgun.
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