Fallen Hero from Omaha, Nebraska

[CopsRCool302]

Officer James B. Wilson Jr.
Omaha Police Department
Nebraska
End of Watch: Sunday, August 20, 1995

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 3 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 20, 1995
Weapon Used: Rifle; AK-47
Suspect Info: Found guilty

Officer Wilson was shot and killed after he pulled over a van for having fictitious plates. He had radioed in his location just before two of eight gang members exited the side of the van and opened fire on him with an AK-47 and a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol. Officer Wilson was killed while still sitting in his cruiser with his seat belt on and microphone in his hand. The suspects ranged from 14 to 20-years-old. One suspect was found guilty on March 22, 1996, of First Degree Murder. The suspect was a member of the Bloods street gang and had stated to his gang members that he was not going back to jail before opening fire on Officer Wilson.

Officer Wilson had been with the agency for 16 months and was survived by his fiancée and parents.

[Emily]

Even though that happened quite some time ago, I still think about him everyday. He isn't buried that far from Tye. And I wasn't aware of this until a couple of weeks ago when I went on a ride along in North Omaha, but him and Tye were from the same precinct.

Continue to Rest in Peace Jimmy.

[CopsRCool302]

I Remember that day Myself, what a sad time that was. But Him and Jason are together, along with all the fallen officers in the world.. one thing i can hang my hat on is this "3 nails, 1 cross = LOVE" May they all rest in peace.

For those who continue the watch, Please stay safe!

[mainedawg]

Officer Wilsons family and friends are in my prayers

www.onlyoneson.org

[Emily]

Hey Danny, do you remember what street he was shot on?

[CopsRCool302]

Hey Danny, do you remember what street he was shot on?

Hi Emily, I realy don't remember, but I can look into it..

[FishTail]

Not that I have anything against honouring fallen officers but why are you posting one that's so old? Is there some reason I'm not aware of?

[CopsRCool302]

Not that I have anything against honouring fallen officers but why are you posting one that's so old? Is there some reason I'm not aware of?

Jimmy and Tye where from the same precinct, they where laid to rest very close to one another..

Even though his death was many years ago, it's still ways heavy in our hearts, sorry for the post, i'll try not to let it happen again.

[FishTail]

Even though his death was many years ago, it's still ways heavy in our hearts, sorry for the post, i'll try not to let it happen again.

It's no problem. I was just curious. I could have asked via PM but I guessed others would be curious too.

[Falcata]

I was curious too..

but fully understand why you wanted to post it brother....

We shouldn't forget such sacrifices made by fellow officers..

RIP