Deputy William G. "Billy" Giacomo Memorial, Summersville WV
N 38° 16.849 W 080° 51.065
17S E 513024 N 4236983
A memorial to Deputy Sheriff "Billy" Giacomo who lost his life in the line of duty on September 11, 2000, located on the grounds of the Nicholas County Courthouse in Summersville, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM65CM
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2009
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Deputy Giacomo was shot and killed by a suspect who he had just arrested for a DUI violation. He had brought the suspect out of the holding cell at the sheriff's department and was processing him for a breathalyzer test, when he paused to answer the phone. When he turned back around, the suspect displayed a small pistol that he had concealed in his boot that was missed during his initial search. A struggle ensued and the suspect shot Deputy Giacomo in the head while the deputy was pleading for his life. The entire incident was videotaped on the department's monitoring system.
Another deputy entered the building several minutes after the shooting and called for assistance. Deputy Giacomo was transported to a local hospital where he died later in the day.
The suspect fled the scene and was the focus of a large manhunt by over 16 law enforcement agencies. He was caught four days later and committed suicide in his jail cell, exactly two months after he murdered Deputy Giacomo.
Deputy Giacomo was the first Nicholas County deputy to be killed in the line of duty. He had been with the Sheriff's Department for two years and had been in law enforcement for three years.
The memorial and courthouse are located on Main Street (State Route 41) in the center of Summersville, one block east of the stop light and intersection of Route 41 & State Route 39.
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
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The courthouse grounds and monument are accessible 24/7.
Entrance fees (if it applies):
None.
Type of memorial: Monument
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