Night Policeman Willis T. "Zonk" Foster

Night Policeman Willis T.
Greer Police Department, South Carolina
Night Policeman Willis T. "Zonk" Foster

Greer Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, July 2, 1904

Add to My Heroes

Willis T. "Zonk" Foster

Night Policeman Zonk Foster was shot and killed while in a foot pursuit with bootleggers through a wooded area near the old Wayside Inn.

He had observed the man duck into the wooded area and, believing the man had liquor hidden nearby, started to follow him. He was ambushed by the man and shot twice.

Three men were charged with his murder but were acquitted at trial.

Policeman Foster had served with the Greer Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Acquitted
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 12 Reflections

Officer Foster,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Greer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 2, 2024

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths