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U.S. Navy · United States 
Paul Salyer
1975
Paul Herbert Salyer served the U.S. Navy for 3 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Park Ranger Paul Salyer was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a campsite in Breaks Interstate Park.
The campsite occupants had been involved in a domestic disturbance the previous night. Ranger Salyer was shot when he went to the campsite to check on the occupants.
The suspect was apprehended, found guilty of murder, and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Ranger Salyer was a United States Navy Korean War veteran. He had served with the Breaks Interstate Park and also held a commission as a part-time deputy with the Dickenson County Sheriff's Office for two years.
The campsite occupants had been involved in a domestic disturbance the previous night. Ranger Salyer was shot when he went to the campsite to check on the occupants.
The suspect was apprehended, found guilty of murder, and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Ranger Salyer was a United States Navy Korean War veteran. He had served with the Breaks Interstate Park and also held a commission as a part-time deputy with the Dickenson County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, three brothers, and grandmother.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1952 – 1955
Also Served
Breaks Interstate Park Police Department
Park Ranger
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