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Officer Jessica Nagle-Wilson was shot and killed when she responded to an animal complaint at a house on Jarvis Street at 8:48 pm.
As she exited her patrol car, a man standing on the porch suddenly opened fire on her with a shotgun filled with No. 6 birdshot, striking her in the face, neck, and stomach. She was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. Although she was wearing her vest, she suffered fatal wounds and succumbed to her wounds at the hospital.
The suspect was taken into custody at the hospital. The man was convicted of Officer Nagle-Wilson's murder in July 2003 and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Nagle-Wilson had served with the Hazel Park Police Department for just under two years.
Survivors
She is survived by her husband, who is also a police officer, parents, brother, and sister.
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You barely got started.
Police Officer Nagle-Wilson gave the Hazel Park Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Hazel Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Nagle-Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jessica is the only officer of Hazel Park Police Department remembered here.
Jessica is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
Jessica is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jessica is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2002, 3 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
In 2002, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2002, 78 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jessica was 26. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35. Jessica had served 1.6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jessica was 26. 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. Jessica had served 1.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jessica was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jessica had served 1.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.2% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Sundays: 16.6%.
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 1 deaths at Hazel Park Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
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