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Police Officer Cecil Frank Sledge | New York City Police Department, New York New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer

Cecil Frank Sledge

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Monday, January 28, 1980

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: 12 years

Badge # 4438

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/28/1980

Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber

Suspect: Apprehended

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Officer Sledge was shot and killed while making a traffic stop in Brooklyn. The suspect was wanted for shooting at his girlfriend. He was shot when approached the vehicle. As he fell to the ground, his gun belt became caught on the car and he was dragged approximately one quarter mile before falling free from the vehicle. The suspect was apprehended after taking an elderly woman hostage in her own home.

Officer Sledge had served with the agency for 12 years and was assigned to the 69th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd 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 that 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
January 28, 2012

 

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