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Detective George Wilson was shot and killed while searching for a suspect who had just shot and severely wounded another police officer.
Detective Wilson had served with the Council Bluffs Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Wilson gave the Council Bluffs Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Council Bluffs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Council Bluffs Police Department has lost 6 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 129 officers killed feloniously in IA, 57.1% of the 226 remembered there.
George is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1907, 1 officer in IA was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 76 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 5.
In 1907, 108 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1907, 109 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 50. Of the 115 killed feloniously in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 50. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 50. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 16.3% of these deaths in IA, more than any other month. Mondays: 14.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 6 deaths at Council Bluffs Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 226 deaths in IA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Council Bluffs Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-W
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