Officer Larry Eugene Quinn, DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

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DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

Officer

Larry Eugene Quinn

DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Sunday, February 4, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 2 years, 6 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 2/4/1973

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Convicted

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Officer Larry Quinn was intentionally struck by a vehicle being operated by an escaped prisoner.

Officer Quinn was armed with his shotgun and positioned outside his patrol vehicle awaiting the arrival of the suspect vehicle. When the suspect saw the officer, he drove his vehicle into the officer, killing him. The suspect was convicted of charges in connection with Officer Quinn's death.

Officer Quinn had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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 diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace

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

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Larry Eugene Quinn

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