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Bill Hugh Broadwell - Apr. 10, 1954 -
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Resided:
VA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 10, 1954
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 35 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Giles County Sheriff's Office
VA
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
VA
USA
Sat. Apr. 10, 1954
Summary:
Deputy Broadwell was shot and killed when he and another deputy went to a home to search for a suspect. The home's owner opened fire on the deputies with a shotgun, killing Deputy Broadwell. The suspect was arrested and taken out of the county by the Virginia State Police to protect him from an angry mob of citizens.
