Skamania County Sheriff's Office, Washington
End of Watch Monday, June 13, 1966
Add to My HeroesArthur Wayne Skaar
Deputy Sheriff Arthur Skaar was shot and killed when he was ambushed by a 15-year-old suspect in Skye, Washington.
He was answering the call of a mother requesting help to control her son. As Deputy Skaar approached the house he was shot in the neck by the suspect. The suspect was tried as an adult, served time in prison, and was later murdered after his release.
Deputy Skaar had served with the Skamania County Sheriff's Department for only three months.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .30-.06
- Offender Later murdered
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsI apologize profusely Deputy Sheriff Skaar. I meant these reflections for Officer William C. Cook of Metro-Dade Miami Florida. You had all these skills and were much too young to be taken away from your peers and family.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 5, 2020
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