Police Officer J. Wesley Moore

Police Officer J. Wesley Moore | Clendenin Police Department, West Virginia
Clendenin Police Department, West Virginia
Police Officer J. Wesley Moore

Clendenin Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, July 27, 1944

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J. Wesley Moore

Police Officer Moore was shot and killed with his own service weapon when he attempted to arrest a man for disorderly conduct.

The suspect was able to grab Officer Moore's revolver and shot him four times.

The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 5 to 18 years in prison on January 30, 1945.

Officer Moore had served with the Clendenin Police Department for one year. He was survived by his three children.

Officer Moore's third cousin, Deputy Duran Ratliff, was shot and killed in the line of duty on March 6, 1973, while serving with the Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, Virginia.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to 18 years

arrest attempt, disorderly

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Officer Moore,
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 Clendenin. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 27, 2024

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