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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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As I was paying respects to the latest Fallen LEOs I wanted to stop and again pay respects to Lt. Roush. You were a good and longtime friend of our family. You were always a good and kind and fair Lt. to me and we. We, in my household, will remember you always and mourned your passing. Rest well my Brother, you ARE still loved and Remembered!

former dispatcher, Pamela West-Klemp
former, Charleston PD, Charleston, WV
December 12, 2011

 

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