Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Dennis Wilson was shot and killed after responding to the sounds of gunshots near 2946 South State Street. He rushed to the scene and learned that a gunman had fired at another man during a quarrel. Patrolman Wilson confronted the gunman and demanded his weapon. The man then fatally shot Patrolman Wilson before committing suicide.
Survivors
Patrolman Wilson served with the Chicago Police Department for only 10 months and was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Wilson served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Dennis 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 Chicago Police Department, 396 of 571 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dennis Wilson's cause is highlighted.
How Dennis Wilson Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Dennis Wilson is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Dennis Wilson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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