Bossier Sheriff’s Office Remembers Fallen Deputy Maurice Miller

The Bossier Sheriff's Office took some time today to remember Deputy Maurice Miller, the only Bossier deputy to die in the line of duty.

It happened 61 years ago today, February 27, 1954. Deputy Miller was serving an arrest warrant to a man at a home about four miles south of Taylortown. As Miller entered the residence, he was shot and killed by Man West, to whom the warrant was issued. Also killed during the incident was Shreveport Police Chief Edward Huckabay.

"Deputy Miller was simply doing his job, serving and protecting the people of Bossier Parish," said Sheriff Julian Whittington in a news release. "We remember his service to our community, and he serves today as an example to all of us in law enforcement of the dangers we face each and every day."

Here's more about Miller, courtesy of BSO Lt. Bill Davis:

Miller first entered law enforcement when he joined the Louisiana State Police in 1941. Two years later, he left the State Police to serve in the U.S. Army in World War II as a military policeman. Upon his discharge from the Army, he went to work for the Bossier Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 9, 1946, where he remained until he was killed in action on Feb. 27, 1954.

Deputy Miller was 45 years old at the time of his death, and left behind a wife and two children.

"We will never forget the sacrifices of Deputy Miller and all in law enforcement who have paid with their lives in the line of duty," said Sheriff Whittington. "We pause today to pay tribute to Maurice and his service to our community and remember his dedication to his calling as a law enforcement officer. Rest in peace."