Detective William Alberto Wilkins, Jr., Oakland Police Department, California

Detective William Alberto Wilkins, Jr.

Oakland Police Department, California

End of Watch Friday, January 12, 2001

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William Alberto Wilkins, Jr.

Detective Willie Wilkins was accidentally shot and killed by other officers while on an undercover narcotics stakeout.

Detective Wilkins noticed a stolen car speeding by and gave chase. He caught the vehicle and was arresting the suspect at gunpoint in front of 9021 B Street. Uniformed patrolmen arrived on the scene and shot Detective Wilkins, who was in plainclothes. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Detective Wilkins had served with the Oakland Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and 10-month-old son.

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Age 29
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Thursday, January 11, 2001

mistaken identity, plainclothes, stolen vehicle

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William was a Great young man I knew him when he was still in High School.He then join CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AS A MILITARY POLICE.
William always wanted to be a POLICE OFFICER & Joined the OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND.

Benjamin C Green
A GOOD FRIEND

January 11, 2024