Line of Duty Death Trooper Joel R. Davis
Trooper Joel R. Davis
New York State Police, New York
End of Watch: Sunday, July 9, 2017
Bio & Incident Details
Age: 36
Tour: 4 years
Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Gun
Offender: Arrested
Trooper Joel Davis was shot and killed in Theresa, New York, while responding to a domestic disturbance and shots fired call at 34371 Route 46.
At some point during the incident the male subject murdered his wife and wounded another woman who lived on the property. Trooper Davis was shot and killed after arriving at the scene. The subject, an active duty Army member, surrendered as additional units arrived at the home.
Trooper Davis had served with the New York State Police for four years and had previously served with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Superintendent George P. Beach II
New York State Police
1220 Washington Ave
PIO – Building 22
Albany, NY 12226
Phone: (518) 783-3211
