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Campbellsville Trip for Cornelius Wilson

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From the Officer Down Memorial Page... www.odmp.org

Patrolman Cornelius Wilson
Chicago Police Department, IL
End of Watch: Thursday, May 1, 1919

Biographical Info
   Age: 29
   Tour of Duty: 4 yr
   Badge Number: 2902

Incident Details
   Cause of Death: Gunfire
   Date of Incident: Thursday, May 1, 1919
   Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
   Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Wilson was shot and killed during a shootout with robbery suspects. One of the suspects was also shot and killed.

Patrolman Wilson had served with the Chicago Police Department for 4 years and was survived by