West Virginia State Police, West Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, October 25, 1978
Add to My HeroesDewey C. Shrewsbury
Corporal Dewey Shrewsbury was accidentally shot and killed while cleaning his service weapon.
He had served with the West Virginia State Police for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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View all 11 ReflectionsRIP Dewey.....may the good lord watch over you....a good Trooper and friend.
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