Assistant Chief of Police Ivan William Wilson, Allen Village Police Department, Michigan

Assistant Chief of Police Ivan William Wilson

Allen Village Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Tuesday, December 21, 1954

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Ivan William Wilson

Assistant Chief Ivan Wilson was shot and killed at about 9:30 pm after he and another officer stopped a vehicle on Route 12 for having a headlight out.

Unbeknownst to Assistant Chief Wilson, the suspect had just robbed a convenience store in Kalamazoo and had several of the stolen items in the front seat. The suspect shot him during the stop. The man fled but was later shot and killed by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers.

Assistant Chief Wilson was a WWII veteran and had served as a part-time officer with the Allen Village Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

robbery, traffic stop

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Asst. Chief Wilson,
On today, the 70th 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 during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 21, 2024