Deputy Thomas E. Baker III, age 49

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Lost to gun violence on June 3, 2022 in Birch River, West Virginia.

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WOWK 13 News: Woman charged in connection to Nicholas Co. shootout that killed sheriff’s deputy
Jun 9: https://www.wvva.com: Woman admits to buying AR-15 for suspect killed during shootout that killed deputy
WOWK 13 News: Man charged with 1st-degree murder in Nicholas County deputy’s death
Jun 6: https://www.wvva.com: Father of deputy shot in Nicholas County said bullet just missed “critical artery”
Jun 6: https://www.wsaz.com: “He could always find the good in people”: Fallen Nicholas Co. deputy’s nephew honors uncle
Jun 4: https://www.wdtv.com: Name of deputy killed in the line of duty in Nicholas Co. shooting released
Jun 4: https://www.wsaz.com: Suspect identified and charged in Nicholas County deputy’s death
WCHS: State Police: One deputy dies, another injured after Nicholas shooting; suspect also dead
Jun 4: https://www.wsaz.com: Deputy, suspect killed in Nicholas County shooting
WOWK 13 News: Nicholas Co. deputy, suspect killed in shootout identified
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