WILLIAM GRANT GIACOMO

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 54-W: 22
Department: Nicholas County, West Virginia, S.O.
End of Watch: September 11, 2000
Cause: SHOT
Age: 28
Years of Service: 2
Description: Deputy Giacomo was shot and killed by a suspect whom he had just arrested for drunk driving. While processing the suspect outside his holding cell, the suspect produced a small pistol that he had concealed in his boot. A struggle ensued and the suspect shot Deputy Giacomo in the head. The entire incident was videotaped on the department's monitoring system.
View on Memorial
Share bio via email
Download Memorial map
Search for another officer
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
