U.S. Navy · United States 
Eugene Sara
1974
Eugene Sara served the U.S. Navy for 9 years. Eugene also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Eugene served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Game Warden Eugene Sara and Chief of Police Don Williams, of the Thompson Falls Police Department, were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call at a home near the intersection of Spruce Street and Haley Avenue. The suspect had already shot Chief Williams and stolen his weapon. As Warden Sara and a county sheriff's deputy arrived at the scene the suspect opened fire on them, mortally wounding Warden Sara. Warden Sara and the deputy were able to return fire, killing the suspect. Warden Sara's wife was working as a dispatcher on the night of the incident and dispatched the officers on the call. Warden Sara was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He had served with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1943 – 1952
1953 – 1956
U.S. Marine Corps
Conflicts
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Game Warden
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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