Officer Jim G. Wilkinson, Rich Hill Police Department, Missouri

Officer Jim G. Wilkinson

Rich Hill Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Saturday, September 6, 1997

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Jim G. Wilkinson

Officer Jim Wilkinson suffered a fatal heart attack when he was assaulted after responding to a call at a local bar.

Officer Wilkinson and officers from a neighboring agency responded to the fight call and were attempting to talk with the suspects when one of them shoved him. After being assaulted, Officer Wilkinson began talking with one of the other suspects before collapsing. The suspect was arrested at the scene by other officers.

Officer Wilkinson is survived by his wife and son.

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Age 51
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Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

fight call

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Officer Wilkinson,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rich Hill. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

September 6, 2022