Jailer William D. Nelson, Spokane Police Department, Washington

Jailer William D. Nelson

Spokane Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Friday, March 19, 1920

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William D. Nelson

Jailer William Nelson was killed after being attacked by an insane inmate in the Spokane Jail around 6:40 a.m..

The man had attacked Jailer Nelson after escaping from the "tank". It took over 15 minutes and numerous officers to subdue the inmate.

The inmate was adjudged insane and committed to the state mental asylum. On June 1, 1921, he was deported back to Poland, where he had tried to immigrate from.

Officer Nelson had been with the Spokane Police Department for almost 20 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 20 years
Badge 1671

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender Deported

prisoner custody, correctional Facility, EDP

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Officer Nelson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Spokane. 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

March 19, 2020