Park Ranger Paul Herbert Salyer, Breaks Interstate Park Police Department, Virginia

Park Ranger Paul Herbert Salyer

Breaks Interstate Park Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, August 14, 1975

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Paul Herbert Salyer

Park Ranger Paul Salyer was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a campsite in Breaks Interstate Park.

The campsite occupants had been involved in a domestic disturbance the previous night. Ranger Salyer was shot when he went to the campsite to check on the occupants.

The suspect was apprehended, found guilty of murder, and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Ranger Salyer was a United States Navy Korean War veteran. He had served with the Breaks Interstate Park and also held a commission as a part-time deputy with the Dickenson County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife, mother, three brothers, and grandmother.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 15 years

disturbance, domestic

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Park Ranger Salyer,
On today, the 50th 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. Navy during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 14, 2025