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Prohibition Officer Gus Simmons | West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia

Prohibition Officer

Gus Simmons

West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia

End of Watch: Monday, July 11, 1927

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/11/1927

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Officer Gus Simmons was shot and killed from ambush as he and three other state prohibition officers searched for a still in Wyoming County.

Several members of one family were arrested and charged with his murder. Two were convicted and sentenced to life, while three others were acquitted.

Officer Simmons had given up a life of farming to become a prohibition officer after his son was given illegal liquor by moonshiners.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 11, 2010

 

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