Officer Cled Neal Wingo, Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

Officer Cled Neal Wingo

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Wednesday, July 23, 1975

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Cled Neal Wingo

Officer Cled Wingo was shot and killed by a mentally ill person at 1933 Kilburn Drive, NE.

He had gone to the home to have the subject committed at the suspects' parents' request. The subject was able to disarm Officer Wingo and then fatally shot him, and his own parents, before fleeing the home. He was apprehended a short time later roaming the streets.

Officer Wingo had served with the Atlanta Police Department for 32 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 60
Tour 32 years, 3 months
Badge 782

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Not available

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Officer Wingo,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Atlanta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 23, 2025