Lee Stewart Newbill served in the U.S. Army.
Gunfire
Officer Lee Newbill was shot and killed in a planned attack on law enforcement.
The suspect fired into an emergency dispatch center inside the Latah County Courthouse, intending to lure people into the line of fire. Officer Newbill was killed as he rushed to the courthouse to assist. A deputy helped pull the officer out of the way before being shot and wounded.
The suspect then fled to a nearby church, where he murdered a citizen and later committed suicide as officers surrounded the church.
Officer Newbill was a United States Army veteran and served with the Moscow Police Department for 6 years.
Officer Newbill was a United States Army veteran and served with the Moscow Police Department for 6 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Newbill gave the Moscow Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Moscow community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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