Atlanta and West Point Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Tuesday, August 29, 1933
Add to My HeroesDillard William Wiley
Special Agent Dillard Wiley was shot and killed near Hogansville, Georgia, by a person who was riding in a freight train.
Despite being mortally wounded, Agent Wiley was able to return fire and wounded the suspect several times. The suspect was arrested when the train arrived at the railroad yards in Hogansville.
Agent Wiley had served with the Atlanta and West Point Railroad Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Georgia
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and wounded
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