Roll of Honor
Incident
He and six other officers went to a local hotel to arrest the suspect. Whey they knocked on the door and announced themselves the suspect immediately opened fire with a .30 caliber military rifle. Officer Wilson was struck twice by rounds which were shot through the hotel wall. another officer was also wounded during the shootout. The other officers returned fire and wounded the suspect before taking him into custody.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Wilson gave the Duluth Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Duluth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Gary Dale 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 MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 4.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Duluth Police Department, 7 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 87.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gary Dale Wilson's cause is highlighted.
How Gary Dale Wilson Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gary Dale Wilson is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gary Dale Wilson was killed by rifle; .30 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from Duluth Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
