Nicholas County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Monday, September 11, 2000
Add to My HeroesWilliam G. Giacomo
Deputy Sheriff William Giacomo was shot and killed by a subject whom he had just arrested for drunk driving.
Deputy Giacomo had brought the suspect out of the holding cell at the sheriff's department and was preparing a breathalyzer test when he paused to answer the phone. When he turned back around, the man displayed a small pistol that he had concealed in his boot. A struggle ensued, and the man shot Deputy Giacomo in the head while the deputy was pleading not to be shot. The entire incident was videotaped on the department's monitoring system.
Another deputy, Deputy Thomas Baker, entered the building several minutes after the shooting and called for assistance. Deputy Sheriff Baker would be shot and killed while responding to a domestic call on June 3rd, 2022.
Deputy Giacomo was transported to a local hospital, where he died later in the day.
The subject fled the scene and was the focus of a large manhunt by over 16 agencies. He was captured four days later and committed suicide in his jail cell, exactly two months after he murdered Deputy Giacomo.
Deputy Giacomo had served with the Nicholas County Sheriff's Department for two years and had previously served with another agency for one year. He is survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 219
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 50 ReflectionsRest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 11, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer William Kasberg
San Antonio Police Department, TX
EOW: December 10, 2024
Police Officer Jacob Candanoza
Terrell Police Department, TX
EOW: December 9, 2024
Detective Allan Reddins
Oak Park Police Department, IL
EOW: November 29, 2024
Police Officer Jesse Branch
Red Lake Nation Police Department, TR
EOW: November 27, 2024
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph Love
United States Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Homeland Security Investigations, US
EOW: October 19, 2024
Police Officer Cooper Dawson
Greenville Police Department, TX
EOW: November 26, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Ignacio "Dan" Diaz
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 25, 2024
Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, TX
EOW: November 22, 2024
Major Michelle Lynn Quintero
Madison County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: September 27, 2024