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He and six other officers went to a local hotel to arrest the suspect. Whey they knocked on the door and announced themselves the suspect immediately opened fire with a .30 caliber military rifle. Officer Wilson was struck twice by rounds which were shot through the hotel wall. another officer was also wounded during the shootout. The other officers returned fire and wounded the suspect before taking him into custody.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Wilson gave the Duluth Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Duluth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Duluth Police Department has lost 8 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Gary is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Gary is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gary 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 1990, 1 officer at Duluth Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1990, 1 officer in MN was killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1990, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1990, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gary was 34. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Duluth Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 54; the middle age was 34. Gary had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 24 years.
Gary was 34. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Gary had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Gary was 34. 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. Gary had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gary was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gary had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 14.3% of these deaths at Duluth Police Department; January holds the most, 28.6%. Tuesdays: 28.6%.
April holds 4% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 87.5% of all 8 deaths at Duluth Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 28.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 10.4% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Duluth Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Gary among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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