Deputy Sheriff Blaine James Wilson, Logan County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

Deputy Sheriff Blaine James Wilson

Logan County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

End of Watch Tuesday, May 23, 1922

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Blaine James Wilson

Deputy Wilson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest four men for selling bootleg whiskey.

During the arrest, one of the men shot him, knocking him to the ground. A second suspect then took Deputy Wilson's gun and shot him in the chest a second time. Deputy Wilson survived long enough to identify the suspects and give an account of the incident.

Two individuals were arrested for his murder. One of the suspects committed suicide in his jail cell. It is unknown what happened to the second suspect.

Deputy Wilson had served with the Logan County Sheriff's Office for three weeks. He also saw action in France during World War I with the 109th Field Signal Battalion. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 3 weeks
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender One suspect committed suicide; second su

alcohol violation, arrest

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Deputy Sheriff Wilson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War I as a member of the 34th “Red Bull” Division which the 109th Field Signal Battalion was a part of. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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May 23, 2022