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Reserve Officer Raymond Wilson was shot and killed while removing a man from the Railroad Days festival at Reed-Keppler Park. The man began to struggle with Officer Wilson as he was being escorted out of the park. During the scuffle a third man became involved and started striking Officer Wilson. The original subject was able to gain control of Reserve Officer Wilson's service revolver and opened fire, killing Officer Wilson and wounding two others. The subject was convicted of Officer Wilson's murder and released after serving only 13 years. Reserve Officer Wilson had served with the West Chicago Police Department for 15 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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You barely got started.
Reserve Officer Wilson gave the West Chicago Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the West Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Officer Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
West Chicago Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Raymond is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Raymond is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Raymond is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1965, 6 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1965, 78 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1965, 80 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Raymond was 43. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Raymond had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Raymond was 43. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Raymond had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Raymond was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Raymond had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 10.3% of these deaths in IL, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at West Chicago Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 4.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
West Chicago Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Raymond among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W
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