Charleston Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch: Friday, June 26, 1981
Age: 61
Tour of Duty: 33 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 26, 1981
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Lieutenant Roush and Patrolman Eddie Duncan were shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on U.S. 60, near I-64, at approximately 3:00 am.
Lieutenant Roush was on his lunch break and had gone to backup Patrolman Duncan when the shooting occurred.
The suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and received two life sentences.
Lieutenant Roush had served with the Charleston Police Department for 33 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.