West Virginia State Police, West Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, September 28, 1963
William Joseph Shrewsbury
Corporal Shrewsbury was shot and killed when he and a deputy sheriff responded to investigate reports of a suicidal man at a home in Ranger, West Virginia. When they arrived at the scene a man walked from the home, concealing a .32 caliber revolver behind his back. When the approached the patrol car he immediately started shooting through its window, striking Corporal Shrewsbury. Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsYou were laid to rest fifty years ago, but this will be the first anniversary of your death where your companion, wife, and mother of five children lay beside you. I pray you are enjoying watching your family grow from heaven since you were unable to do so on earth. RIP WJS and BJS
Someone who misses you dearly
September 3, 2013
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