Game Warden Joseph J. Powell, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia

Game Warden Joseph J. Powell

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, December 16, 1924

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Joseph J. Powell

Game Warden Joseph Powell was shot and killed in Greensville County, one mile from Emporia, while attempting to arrest a man for hunting on a farm without permission and without a license.

He was found with two gunshot wounds to his abdomen.

A suspect was arrested at his home a short time later suffering a gunshot wound to his arm.

Bio

Age 55
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Apprehended

poacher

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Game Warden Powell,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Virginia.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 16, 2024