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Eddie Ray Duncan

Died June 26, 1981

Eddie Ray Duncan served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. Eddie served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

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.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1967 – 1970
Also Served
Charleston Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 25-W · Line 7 cut as EDDIE RAY DUNCAN
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In tribute

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

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