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Thomas E. Baker Iii

Case from Birch River, WV dated Jun 03, 2022

Victim Details

Thomas E. Baker Iii

Male

White / Caucasian

Birch River

WV

2022-06-03

49

Thomas

E. Baker Iii

07/02/2026

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On June 3, 2022, Deputy Sheriff Thomas E. Baker III, a 49-year-old law enforcement officer from Nicholas County, West Virginia, lost his life in a tragic incident involving a shootout. The event occurred in the Birch River area of the county, where Deputy Baker and another deputy had responded to a domestic disturbance call.

The incident resulted in the fatal shooting of Deputy Baker, as well as the death of one of the suspects involved. Corporal Ellison, the other deputy who responded to ...
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  • WOWK 13 News: Woman charged in connection to Nicholas Co. shootout that killed sheriff’s deputy
  • https://www.wvva.com: Woman admits to buying AR-15 for suspect killed during shootout that killed deputy
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