MATHEW WILSON
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Officer Rank: Night Watchman
Memorial Panel: 30-E: 11
Department: Cobleskill, New York, P.D.
End of Watch: November 27, 1900
Cause: SHOT
Age: 50
Years of Service: 4
Description: Night Watchman Wilson was on routine patrol when he came across a group of suspicious-looking individuals. The men turned on him, firing their weapons. Officer Wilson was shot four times. The men fled but were caught years later. Two of the suspects were tried and electrocuted, a third suspect was given a life sentence and the fourth man turned state's evidence and escaped prison.
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