Patrolman Winfield S. Willis, Buffalo Police Department, New York

Patrolman Winfield S. Willis

Buffalo Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, August 22, 1921

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Winfield S. Willis

Patrolman Winfield Willis was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two suspects at a bar fight in the area of Amherst and East Streets.

One of the suspects was arrested and sentenced to 20 years for his murder. He turned down a chance to be paroled and said he wanted to spend the rest of his life in prison. He died in prison on October 28, 1976.

Patrolman Willis was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.

Bio

Age 41
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, August 21, 1921
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Died in prison

arrest, fight call

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Judith a Willis Daughter of Howard M Willis
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My Great Gramp Eugene Willis
Great Great Gramp Nathan Willis Alden NY
Townline New York very near Buffalo on the trolley line

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