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Lieutenant Delbert Junior Roush, Sr. | Charleston Police Department, West Virginia Charleston Police Department, West Virginia

Lieutenant

Delbert Junior Roush, Sr.

Charleston Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch: Friday, June 26, 1981

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 61

Tour: 33 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/26/1981

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Lieutenant Roush and Patrolman Eddie Duncan were shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop at approximately 3:00 am. Lieutenant Roush was on his lunch break and had gone to backup Patrolman Duncan when the shooting occurred.

The suspect was apprehended and received two life sentences.

Lieutenant Roush had served with the agency for 33 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.

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Patrolman Eddie Ray Duncan
Charleston Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch: Friday, June 26, 1981
Cause: Gunfire

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Rest In Peace Brother Roush. Your service and sacrifice is not forgotten. Thank you for your service to the citizens of West Virginia.

Sgt. Jarrod Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections
March 12, 2012

 

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