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Trooper First Class Lauren M. Ridge | Maryland State Police, Maryland Maryland State Police, Maryland

Trooper First Class

Lauren M. Ridge

Maryland State Police, Maryland

End of Watch: Friday, July 14, 1950

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Military veteran

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/14/1950

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Trooper Lauren Ridge was shot and killed while attempting to disarm a man who threatened two tax assessors with a rifle at the man's home in Hagerstown.

After Trooper Ridge was called to the scene, he scuffled with the suspect and gained control of the rifle. The suspect then produced a handgun and shot Trooper Ridge five times.

Trooper Ridge had been employed with the Maryland State Police for just over four years and was a United States Army Veteran and survived the Pearl harbor attack of December 7, 1941. He is survived by his wife and child and is buried in Harbaugh Church Cemetery, Rouzerville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

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Lauren died before I was born; however, he and my father were great friends. My father stops by Lauren's grave almost weekly, salutes, and says "God Bless You". My father, served during WWII as did Lauren. It is a shameful thing when an officer is killed. It is a wonderful thing when they are remembered and honored.

Thank you to all of the law enforcement officers whom have dedicated their lives to protecting the homeland.

Patrick K. Ridge
Second Cousin
November 7, 2008

 

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