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Roy W. Jackson

Death by Force
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In the late winter of 1911 in Superior, Wisconsin, a seemingly routine police matter escalated into a tragedy that would ultimately claim the life of Patrolman Roy W. Jackson. On Wednesday, March 22, Jackson, a male officer with the Superior Police Department, attempted to arrest two individuals suspected of stealing a bicycle. During the confrontation, the situation turned violent, and Patrolman Jackson was shot.

Following the shooting, Jackson was transported to a local hospital for tre ...Read More
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  • Patrolman Roy W. Jackson
    • Victim Details

    Roy W. Jackson

    Male

    Superior

    WI

    1911-03-22

    Roy

    W. Jackson

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been reading up on the tragic case of Patrolman Roy W. Jackson and can't shake the feeling of f... ...Read More
    12/17/2024
    I've been thinking about the ripple effect this tragic incident must have had on the community of Su... ...Read More
    03/06/2024
    It's so tragic to think about how a simple bike theft could escalate into such a devastating outcome... ...Read More
    01/22/2024
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