Lieutenant Delbert Junior Roush, Sr., Charleston Police Department, West Virginia

Lieutenant Delbert Junior Roush, Sr.

Charleston Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Friday, June 26, 1981

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Delbert Junior Roush, Sr.

Lieutenant Roush and Patrolman Eddie Duncan were shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on U.S. 60, near I-64, at approximately 3:00 am.

Lieutenant Roush was on his lunch break and had gone to backup Patrolman Duncan when the shooting occurred.

The suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and received two life sentences.

Lieutenant Roush had served with the Charleston Police Department for 33 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.

Bio

Age 61
Tour 33 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

traffic stop

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This tragedy happened when I was in elementary school in Charleston WV. I went on to spend 33 years as a police officer in the military and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. I remember vividly the day this happened. I always thought about Lt. Roush and Officer Duncan over the years. I thank both of these brave men for their service.

Officer Gregory Price (Ret.)
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

April 3, 2025