Policeman Melvin E. "Mel" Wilson, Wise County Police Department, Virginia

Policeman Melvin E. "Mel" Wilson

Wise County Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Sunday, July 25, 1920

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Melvin E. "Mel" Wilson

Policeman Mel Wilson was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest two men who had fired a gun and were drinking in Esserville at approximately 8:00 pm.

As he attempted to take the two men into custody one of them opened fire, killing him. One of the men was apprehended at the scene but the other one was able to escape.

Policeman Wilson was a U.S. Army veteran of the Philippine–American War. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 47
Tour Not available
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Apprehended

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Officer Wilson,
On today, the 105th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines during the Philippine Insurrection.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 25, 2025