Lester Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, May 4, 1941
Add to My HeroesJoseph Russell Gautier
Chief Gautier was shot and killed while executing an arrest warrant with another officer.
Chief Gautier and Constable D. W. Snuffer went to arrest a man with a warrant for malicious wounding. While arresting him, the suspect got both the officers weapons and shot and killed Officer Gautier.
Chief Gautier was survived by his wife, son, five daughters, and his parents.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour 25 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsChief Gautier,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lester.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 4, 2021
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