Oregon State Police, Oregon
End of Watch Wednesday, August 17, 1938
Elmer Ray Pyle
Private Pyle was shot after responding, to a call that a chicken farmer had murdered a man. As Private Pyle and his partner walked towards the suspect the suspect pulled a shotgun from the trunk of his vehicle and shot Private Pyle. His partner was able to return fire, killing the suspect. Private Pyle died seven months later from his wounds.
Private Pyle had been with the agency for six years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, November 7, 1937
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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