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Patrolman James H. Sheehy | Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

James H. Sheehy

Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Sunday, May 18, 1902

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/18/1902

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman James Sheehy was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to the station.

Patrolman Sheehy was providing backup to a fellow patrolman on Logan Street near Wylie Avenue. Both patrolmen had apprehended some suspects and were walking them to the station. Patrolman Sheehy was killed when his prisoner pulled a gun and shot him three times.

Patrolman Sheehy was survived by his wife and six kids.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and seventh 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 18, 2009

 

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