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Deputy Sheriff William M.
Wyoming County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia

Deputy Sheriff

William M. "Billy" Lester

Wyoming County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia

End of Watch: Sunday, April 25, 1926

Biographical Info

Age: 34
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 25, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy Lester was shot and killed while raiding a liquor still at Barkers Ridge. State police apprehended the suspect.