Bio & Incident Details
Age: 42
Tour: 2 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/14/1975
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Park Ranger Paul Salyer was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a campsite in Breaks Interstate Park. The campsite occupants had been involved in a domestic disturbance the previous night. Ranger Salyer was shot when he went to the campsite to check on the occupants.
Ranger Salyer had served with the Breaks Interstate Park, and also held a commission as a part-time deputy with the Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, mother, three brothers, and grandmother.
