Officer Wilcox and Officer Mark Decker were shot and killed while attempting to question a suspicious man at the Brecksville VA Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Both officers were armed only with mace due to administrative guidelines. While the officers were talking with the man he pulled out a .45 caliber handgun and shot Officer Decker, killing him instantly. Officer Wilcox attempted to run for cover, but the suspect chased him before shooting him as well.
Officer Wilcox, age 36, was a member of the Elyria Police Department prior to joining the V.A. Police. He was also former Marine. Known as a kind and considerate man, Wilcox was a father of four who enjoyed painting and sketching in his free time. His wife, Cindy Wilson, was a dispatcher for the Elyria Police Department the time of his death.
The suspect was sentenced to two life terms.
Officer Wilcox, age 36, was a member of the Elyria Police Department prior to joining the V.A. Police. He was also former Marine. Known as a kind and considerate man, Wilcox was a father of four who enjoyed painting and sketching in his free time. His wife, Cindy Wilson, was a dispatcher for the Elyria Police Department the time of his death.
The suspect was sentenced to two life terms.
Officer Wilcox and Officer Mark Decker were shot and killed while attempting to question a suspicious man at the Brecksville VA Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Both officers were armed only with mace due to administrative guidelines. While the officers were talking with the man he pulled out a .45 caliber handgun and shot Officer Decker, killing him instantly. Officer Wilcox attempted to run for cover, but the suspect chased him before shooting him as well.
Officer Wilcox, age 36, was a member of the Elyria Police Department prior to joining the V.A. Police. He was also former Marine. Known as a kind and considerate man, Wilcox was a father of four who enjoyed painting and sketching in his free time. His wife, Cindy Wilson, was a dispatcher for the Elyria Police Department the time of his death.
The suspect was sentenced to two life terms.
Officer Wilcox, age 36, was a member of the Elyria Police Department prior to joining the V.A. Police. He was also former Marine. Known as a kind and considerate man, Wilcox was a father of four who enjoyed painting and sketching in his free time. His wife, Cindy Wilson, was a dispatcher for the Elyria Police Department the time of his death.
The suspect was sentenced to two life terms.
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