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Detective Frank H. Soukup | Lincoln Police Department, Nebraska Lincoln Police Department, Nebraska

Detective

Frank H. Soukup

Lincoln Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch: Friday, December 16, 1966

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 53

Tour: 10 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/16/1966

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Detective Soukup was shot and killed while he and other detectives questioned several out-of-town men about a bogus check investigation. During the questioning two of the suspects opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding Detective Soukup. Detective Soukup and other officers were able to return fire, killing two of the suspects.

Detective Soukup had been with the agency for ten years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th 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.

I am sure you are proud that your family continued your legacy of protecting and serving.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 16, 2011

 

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