Patrolman James E. Shoemaker, Montgomery County Police Department, Maryland

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Montgomery County Police Department, Maryland

Patrolman

James E. Shoemaker

Montgomery County Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch: Friday, February 4, 1938

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 49

Tour: 8 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Heart attack

Incident Date: 2/4/1938

Weapon: Person

Suspect: Charged with manslaughter

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Patrolman Shoemaker suffered a fatal heart attack when he was kicked during a struggle with a woman. He had attempted to eject the woman from a beer hall when she became combatant. The woman was charged with manslaughter.
Patrolman Shoemaker had been with the agency for eight years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 74th 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.

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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