Elkins police officer Ramon Goux died after taking his own life

The Elkins Police Department has issued a statement confirming that Officer Ramon Goux has died by suicide.

Read the full statement from the department below:

Yesterday the Elkins Police Department suffered a devastating loss, as one of our officers took his own life. My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Patrolman First Class Ramon Goux.

To Ramon’s family: Thank you for making him the person he was and thank you for sharing him with us. We are all better people and better police officers for having him as a part of our department family. Also, know that this department is here to stand beside you and support you no matter what.

To the officers of the Elkins Police Department: We have been through a lot together over the years. We will get through this too and we will get through it together. We will get through it by leaning on each other, supporting, and taking care of each other.

To the citizens of Elkins and the surrounding communities: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the overwhelming support and love that you have shown us. It is an honor and pleasure to serve and protect you.

Ramon, We love you and we will miss you every day! Rest easy brother, we’ve got it from here.

The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after an Elkins PD officer was discovered with a gunshot wound in a car.

Sheriff Rob Elbon stated that deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call at around 11:30 A.M. on Friday along Route 33 East, outside of Elkins.

The caller reported that the car’s window appeared to be shot out.

Deputies found the victim with a gunshot wound, and he did not survive.

Officers plan to drape a black cloak or mourning band over the cruiser to honor the fallen officer.

The incident is being investigated by the RCSO, the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, and the West Virginia State Police.