Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Eddie Duncan and Lieutenant Delbert Roush 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. Patrolman Duncan had served with the Charleston Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Duncan gave the Charleston Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Duncan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Eddie Ray Duncan is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In WV, 169 of 232 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.8% of this state's fallen. That is 18.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Charleston Police Dept., 6 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Eddie Ray Duncan's cause is highlighted.
How Eddie Ray Duncan Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Eddie Ray Duncan is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Eddie Ray Duncan was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Charleston Police Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
