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Trooper Robert Eugene Ake | Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma

Trooper

Robert Eugene Ake

Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Monday, September 18, 1972

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 2 years

Badge # 240

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/18/1972

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Commuted to life

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Trooper Ake was shot and killed with his own weapon while making a traffic stop in Oklahoma County. He was questioning one of the juvenile suspects when the other grabbed his service weapon and shot him. The suspect was sentenced to death but his sentence was subsequently commuted to life in prison.

Trooper Ake had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 18, 2010

 

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