Roll of Honor
Incident
Reserve Officer Raymond Wilson was shot and killed while removing a man from the Railroad Days festival at Reed-Keppler Park. The man began to struggle with Officer Wilson as he was being escorted out of the park. During the scuffle a third man became involved and started striking Officer Wilson. The original subject was able to gain control of Reserve Officer Wilson's service revolver and opened fire, killing Officer Wilson and wounding two others. The subject was convicted of Officer Wilson's murder and released after serving only 13 years. Reserve Officer Wilson had served with the West Chicago Police Department for 15 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Reserve Officer Wilson gave the West Chicago Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the West Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Officer Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Reserve Officer Raymond G. 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 IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At West Chicago Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Raymond G. Wilson's cause is highlighted.
How Raymond G. Wilson Compares
Offender Outcome
Served 13 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Raymond G. Wilson is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Raymond G. Wilson was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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