William Howard Wilson

Murdered

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On July 29, 1973, Chief of Police William Howard Wilson, aged 37, was fatally shot in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. He was attempting to serve a warrant on a local tow truck operator who had assaulted two officers earlier that week. The suspect had previously refused to present his driver's license during a traffic stop, leading to the initial warrant. When Chief Wilson arrived at the man's residence on Old Highway 9 to execute the arrest, an exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in Chief Wilson being s ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    William Howard Wilson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Cedar-bluff

    AL

    1973-07-29

    37

    William

    Howard Wilson

    No

    11/22/2024

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    Has anyone heard if there have been any charges filed in the Chief William Howard Wilson case? I've ... ...Read More
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    10/12/2024
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