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Sheriff Lester Wood | Clark County Sheriff's Department, Washington Clark County Sheriff's Department, Washington

Sheriff

Lester Wood

Clark County Sheriff's Department, Washington

End of Watch: Sunday, May 22, 1927

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/22/1927

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Executed

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Sheriff Wood was shot and killed as he and other deputies were searching for illegal stills in the woods of Clark County. While walking a trail, they encountered a man carrying a rifle. Sheriff Wood ordered the man stop, but the man instead shot him. Sheriff Wood returned fire and wounded the suspect.

The man was arrested and convicted of Sheriff Wood's murder. The man was hanged at Walla Walla State Prison.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 22, 2012

 

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