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Chief of Police Joseph Wilson Davis | Ansted Police Department, West Virginia Ansted Police Department, West Virginia

Chief of Police

Joseph Wilson Davis

Ansted Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 27, 1934

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 58

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/27/1934

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Paroled in 1939

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Chief Davis was shot and killed by the brother of a man who Chief Davis had shot and killed months earlier. Chief Davis was in a grocery store when the suspect shot him in the back.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 18 years in prison May 14, 1934. He was paroled July 8, 1939.

Chief Davis had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and 11 children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 78th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored amd revered. I think your killer beng paroled after serving only five years for fatally shooting you in the back was disgraceful and a travesty of justice.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 27, 2012

 

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