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Special Agent Dillard William Wiley
Atlanta and West Point Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police

End of Watch: Tuesday, August 29, 1933

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 29, 1933
Incident Location: Georgia
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded

Special Agent Dillard Wiley was shot and killed near Hogansville, Georgia, by a person who was riding in a freight train.

Despite being mortally wounded, Agent Wiley was able to return fire and wounded the suspect several times. The suspect was arrested when the train arrived at the railroad yards in Hogansville.

Agent Wiley had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

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