Game Warden Joseph J. Powell, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia

Game Warden Joseph J. Powell

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

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Your 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