Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, December 16, 1924
Joseph J. Powell
Game Warden Joseph Powell was shot and killed in Greensville County while conducting an investigation. He was found with two gunshot wounds to his abdomen.
A suspect was arrested at his home a short time later suffering a gunshot wound to his arm.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 87th 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.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 16, 2011
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