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Police Officer Matthias H. Rude | Seattle Police Department, Washington Seattle Police Department, Washington

Police Officer

Matthias H. Rude

Seattle Police Department, Washington

End of Watch: Saturday, September 24, 1910

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 3 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Assault

Incident Date: 9/24/1910

Weapon: Edged weapon; Pick ax

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Rude was attacked and killed when a prisoner struck him on the head with a pick ax. Officer Rude was assisting other officers in guarding 30 prisoners who were on a work detail.

Officer Rude had been with the Seattle Police Department for three months.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 100th 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

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

 

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