James Logan High School Alumni
Union City, California (CA)
In Memory of
William Wilkins
Passed away 2001
William Wilkins attended James Logan High School in Union City, CA.
Class of 1990
Date of Passing Jan 11, 2001
Date of Passing Jan 11, 2001
Detective William Wilkins was accidentally shot and killed by other officers while on an undercover narcotics stakeout.
Detective Wilkins noticed a stolen car speeding by and gave chase. He caught the vehicle and was arresting the suspect at gunpoint. Uniformed patrolmen arrived on the scene and shot Detective Wilkins, who was in plainclothes. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Detective Wilkins had been employed with the Oakland Police Department for seven years, and is survived by his wife and 10-month-old son.
Detective Wilkins noticed a stolen car speeding by and gave chase. He caught the vehicle and was arresting the suspect at gunpoint. Uniformed patrolmen arrived on the scene and shot Detective Wilkins, who was in plainclothes. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Detective Wilkins had been employed with the Oakland Police Department for seven years, and is survived by his wife and 10-month-old son.