Patrolman Wilbur Horatio Francis

Patrolman Wilbur Horatio Francis | Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands
Patrolman Wilbur Horatio Francis

Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands

End of Watch Saturday, July 30, 1977

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Wilbur Horatio Francis

Patrolman Wilbur Francis was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress on Hill Street in Christiansted. As he opened the gate to the residence he was shot in the head.

Patrolman Francis had been with the agency for four years. He was survived by his three month old son.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender In custody
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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 30, 2020

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