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Constable Wilson Buffington was shot and killed by a man who was angry with him for being arrested for public drunkenness and fined $20 one week earlier. The man went to Constable Buffington's home in the Holly Grove community of Braxton and called out to him. When Constable Buffington stepped onto his porch the man shot him with a high-powered rifle. The subject, 25, was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life.
Survivors
Constable Buffington was survived by his wife, four sons, three daughters, four grandchildren, mother, and seven siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Buffington served with the Simpson County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Mendenhall community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Buffington.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Simpson County Constable's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Wilson is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Wilson is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Wilson 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 1960, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1960, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1960, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Wilson was 42. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41.
Wilson was 42. 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.
Wilson was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
June holds 8.2% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Thursdays: 12.8%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Simpson County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Simpson County Constable's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Wilson among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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