Roswell Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Saturday, May 27, 1911
Roy Woofter
Marshal Roy Woofter succumbed to a gunshot wound received the previous day when he and other officers attempted to arrest a man for selling illegal alcohol from his home. The man let the officers into his home and then barricaded himself in another room. He shot Marshal Woofter through a window. The suspect was arrested and convicted of first degree murder.
Marshal Woofter had been with the agency for one year and was survived by his wife. He is buried in Oakview Cemetery in Albia, Iowa.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, May 26, 1911
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Convicted of murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsYou set your standard here a long time ago and it still stands strong. All old and new officer are reminded every day in our department. Rest in peace my brother.
Corporal Rhodes Adam
Roswell police department, NM
May 27, 2018
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