Police Officer David R. Payne, Lewiston Police Department, Maine

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Police Officer

David R. Payne

Lewiston Police Department, Maine

End of Watch: Saturday, July 23, 1988

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: 2 years

Badge # 66

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/23/1988

Weapon: Handgun; .44 caliber

Suspect: Died in prison

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Officer Payne was shot and killed by a parolee with a .44 caliber revolver after responding to a report of a car that had gone off the road at 1500 hours. The suspect was sentenced to 60 years for manslaughter and two counts of attempted murder but died of cancer in 1999.
Officer Payne had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife, two young children, parents, and four sisters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. In reading your reflections, I see that your parents are well-respected for their reaching out and caring for so many others.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 24, 2010

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David R. Payne

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