Police Officer David Wilber Jr.
Chelsea Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Saturday, July 8, 1871

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, July 8, 1871
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Wilber was shot and killed while on patrol.

Officer Wilber and his partner were on foot patrol when a man approached and shot Officer Wilber, killing him. Officer Wilber's partner returned fire, but the suspect escaped. He was later apprehended and it was discovered that he killed Officer Wilber because he was upset about being arrested for assault two years earlier.

Officer Wilber was survived by his wife.