Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer McGee was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for burglary of cash, a pellet gun, and a .22 caliber handgun. The officers had discovered what hotel the suspect was staying in and instructed the maid to call them when he returned. When the suspect returned the police were called and responded to the scene. The suspect initially cooperated and surrendered the pellet gun. As Officer McGee handcuffed him the suspect suddenly pulled a handgun from his waistband and shot him several times. He then stole Officer McGee's service weapon and fled, only to be apprehended later. The suspect was convicted of Officer McGee's murder and sentenced to prison. He was paroled May 8, 1975.
Survivors
Officer McGee had been with the agency for 17 months and was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Officer McGee gave the Las Vegas Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Las Vegas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer McGee.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Wilbur E. McGee 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 NV, 81 of 145 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.9% of this state's fallen. That is 1.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Las Vegas Police Department, 5 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Wilbur E. McGee's cause is highlighted.
How Wilbur E. McGee Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1975
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Wilbur E. McGee is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Wilbur E. McGee was killed by handgun.
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