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U.S. Army · United States 
Lee Newbill
2007
Lee Stewart Newbill served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
Gunfire
What Happened
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.
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Moscow Police Department
Police Officer
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