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Deputy Sheriff John P. Palermo | Lorain County Sheriff's Department, Ohio Lorain County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

Deputy Sheriff

John P. Palermo

Lorain County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Tuesday, January 21, 1964

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 42

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/21/1964

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Committed

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Deputy Palermo was shot and killed by a mental patient he was attempting to apprehend. He had been with the agency for three years.

Following the shooting the suspect was committed at the Lima State Hospital. In August of 1972, he was released to Lorain County authorities to stand trial for Deputy Palermo's murder. On January 2, 1973, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity and ordered confined at the Lima State Hospital indefinately.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect and you will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 21, 2012

 

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