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Corporal William Joseph Shrewsbury | West Virginia State Police, West Virginia West Virginia State Police, West Virginia

Corporal

William Joseph Shrewsbury

West Virginia State Police, West Virginia

End of Watch: Saturday, September 28, 1963

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/28/1963

Weapon: Handgun; .32 caliber

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Corporal Shrewsbury was shot and killed when he and a deputy sheriff responded to investigate reports of a suicidal man at a home in Ranger, West Virginia. When they arrived at the scene a man walked from the home, concealing a .32 caliber revolver behind his back. When the approached the patrol car he immediately started shooting through its window, striking Corporal Shrewsbury. Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

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Corporal,

You faced the challenge, answered the call to arms. You passed the test and took care of business. Your actions are an example to all of us still left in your place.

Rest well.

I know time has healed some of the wounds your loved ones feel, but you will never be gone from their hearts.

God bless.

Officer Michael Lowry
University of Colorado Police Department
February 20, 2008

 

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