Horicon Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Thursday, October 19, 1882
Add to My HeroesWilliam E. Gibson
Marshal William Gibson was shot and killed while placing a prisoner in a cell.
He had removed one revolver from the suspect but the man had concealed a second gun. The suspect fled the scene and was never identified.
Marshal Gibson was a Union Army veteran of the Civil War. He was survived by his wife and two children. He is buried at Oakhill Cemetery in Horicon, Wisconsin.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsMarshal Gibson,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 19, 2022
