Paul Simard
1958
Paul J. Simard.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Paul Simard was shot and killed after responding to a report of a domestic disturbance where shots were being fired. When Officer Simard arrived, he confronted a 14-year-old female who shot and killed him. The subject was sentenced to 10 years after being convicted of manslaughter. She was released from prison on June 6, 1966. Officer Simard was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Lewiston Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Service Record
Also Served
Lewiston Police Department
Police Officer
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