Fort Gay Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, April 20, 1985
Add to My HeroesJohn Raymond Tucker
Patrolman John Tucker was shot and killed shortly before 10:00 pm as he sat in his patrol car running radar.
Two suspects were apprehended three days later. One of the suspects was a former patrolman with the Fort Gay Police Department.
Patrolman Tucker had served with the Fort Gay Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsTerrible and especially at the hands of a fellow brother officer. Rest in peace Patrolman Tucker.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 9, 2020
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