Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Nathaniel Wyatt was shot and killed as he and a Wilkes County deputy investigated the theft of an automobile motor.
The officers and a civilian had gone to a home where they located the possible stolen motor. Upon their arrival, they observed a group of boys standing in the yard, one of whom was holding a jar of whiskey.
The boy began to run from the scene with the deputy and civilian in pursuit. Constable Wyatt, who stayed behind with the other youths, began to examine a shotgun that was laying nearby. As he did so, one of the other youths produced a .38 caliber revolver and shot him in the head, and killed him instantly. The shooter then stole Constable Wyatt's wallet and watch and fled the scene.
The suspect was captured and charged with murder. He was also charged with counterfeiting in an unrelated incident. He was convicted of counterfeiting and served 7 years in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. He was returned to Wilkes County in 1940, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to 30 years in prison August 9, 1940.
Constable Wyatt was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Constable Wyatt was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Wyatt served with the Rock Creek Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Rock Creek community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Wyatt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Constable Calvin Nathaniel Wyatt 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 NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Calvin Nathaniel Wyatt's cause is highlighted.
How Calvin Nathaniel Wyatt Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 30 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Calvin Nathaniel Wyatt is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Calvin Nathaniel Wyatt was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.