Lieutenant Delbert Junior Roush, Sr.

Lieutenant Delbert Junior Roush, Sr. | Charleston Police Department, West Virginia
Charleston Police Department, West Virginia
Lieutenant Delbert Junior Roush, Sr.

Charleston Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Friday, June 26, 1981

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Delbert Junior Roush, Sr.

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.

Bio

  • Age 61
  • Tour 33 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life

traffic stop

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I gave my dissertation on the incident before Graduation at the WV State Police Academy in 1988. This is a case where the State of West Virginia should have brought back the Death Penalty.

Sgt. Harold Smith (Ret.)
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January 26, 2024

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