Corporal William Joseph Shrewsbury, West Virginia State Police, West Virginia

Corporal William Joseph Shrewsbury

West Virginia State Police, West Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, September 28, 1963

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William Joseph Shrewsbury

Corporal William Shrewsbury was shot and killed when he and a deputy sheriff responded to investigate reports of a suicidal man at a home in Ranger, West Virginia.

When they arrived at the scene a man walked from the home, concealing a .32 caliber revolver behind his back. When the approached the patrol car he immediately started shooting through its window, striking Corporal Shrewsbury. Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

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Age 32
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

ambush, suicidal subject

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Cpl. Shrewsbury,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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