Chief of Police Silas Wilder, Corbin Police Department, Kentucky

Chief of Police Silas Wilder

Corbin Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, June 9, 1901

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Silas Wilder

Chief of Police Silas Wilder and Deputy David Branham, of the Whitley County Sheriff's Department, were shot and killed when they attempted to arrest a man who was terrorizing local citizens.

When the deputy ordered the man to surrender, the man fired a shot that instantly killed the deputy. He then shot and mortally wounded Chief Wilder. Despite his wounds, Chief Wilder was able to return fire and killed the suspect. Chief Wilder succumbed to his wounds the following day.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, June 8, 1901
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Chief Wilder,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Corbin.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 9, 2021