Wilson Coleman

Murdered

Wilson H. Coleman, a 53-year-old police officer, was tragically killed in the line of duty on September 9, 1925, in Fairfield, Alabama. At the time of his death, Officer Coleman had been serving as a police officer for only two days.

The incident occurred when Officer Coleman and a fellow officer were standing on the steps of his house on Gary Street. During this time, he was shot and killed. Despite the investigation, the suspect was never identified, and the motive behind the shooting ...Read More

Police Officer Wilson H. Coleman

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