Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Wilbur Francis was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress on Hill Street in Christiansted. As he opened the gate to the residence he was shot in the head. Patrolman Francis had been with the agency for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his three month old son.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Francis gave the Virgin Islands Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charlotte Amalie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Francis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Wilbur Horatio Francis 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 STI, 10 of 16 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this state's fallen. That is 8.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Virgin Islands Police Department, 10 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Wilbur Horatio Francis's cause is highlighted.
How Wilbur Horatio Francis Compares
Offender Outcome
In custody
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Wilbur Horatio Francis is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Wilbur Horatio Francis was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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