DELBERT JUNIOR ROUSH SR

Officer Rank: Lieutenant
Memorial Panel: 31-W: 8
Department: Charleston, West Virginia, P.D.
End of Watch: June 26, 1981
Cause: SHOT
Age: 61
Years of Service: 32
Description: Lieutenant Roush and Patrolman Duncan responded to a disturbance call that involved a vehicle. After locating the vehicle Patrolman Duncan incited the traffic stop and the suspect was instructed to exit his vehicle. The suspect was armed and shot both officers as he exited his vehicle. Patrolman Duncan was shot twice and died at the scene. Lieutenant Roush was transported to a locate hospital where he died while undergoing emergency surgery.
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