Bridgewater Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, May 25, 1976
Add to My HeroesWayne Byron Stoutamyer
Patrolman Wayne Stoutamyer was shot and killed when he was ambushed outside of his house on Broad Street by a man he had arrested for drunk driving two weeks earlier.
Although being shot with two slugs from a 12-gauge shotgun, Patrolman Stoutamyer was able to return fire and wounded the suspect.
The man was convicted of Patrolman Stoutamyer's murder and sent to prison. He was paroled after serving only 15 years.
Patrolman Stoutamyer had served with the Bridgewater Police Department for 3.5 years and also served as the chief of the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department. He was survived by his fiancee, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years, 5 months
- Badge 3
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Paroled after 15 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Stoutamyer.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 20, 2019
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