Wilson Fugate

Reno Police Department
End of Watch: July 2, 1929

Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty:
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Heart failure
Date of Incident: July 2, 1929
Incident Location: Nevada
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Fugate was involved in a fight with suspect. There was a violent struggle and Officer Fugate apparently died of a heart failure a few minutes after the struggle.  The local Coroner said that Officer Fugate died from heart dilation, probably caused from the fight.

Plaque Location & Image

Center Wall Column 7 Row A     View The Plaque