Ivan Wilson
1954
Ivan William Wilson.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Assistant Chief Ivan Wilson was shot and killed at about 9:30 pm after he and another officer stopped a vehicle on Route 12 for having a headlight out. Unbeknownst to Assistant Chief Wilson, the suspect had just robbed a convenience store in Kalamazoo and had several of the stolen items in the front seat. The suspect shot him during the stop. The man fled but was later shot and killed by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers. Assistant Chief Wilson was a WWII veteran and had served as a part-time officer with the Allen Village Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
Also Served
Allen Village Police Department
Assistant Chief of Police
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