Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective George Wilson was shot and killed while searching for a suspect who had just shot and severely wounded another police officer.
Detective Wilson had served with the Council Bluffs Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Wilson gave the Council Bluffs Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Council Bluffs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective George W. Wilson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IA, 129 of 226 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this state's fallen. That is 2.9 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Council Bluffs Police Department, 4 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George W. Wilson's cause is highlighted.
How George W. Wilson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George W. Wilson is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George W. Wilson was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Council Bluffs Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
