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Deputy Marshal Leonard Armes | United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

Deputy Marshal

Leonard Armes

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Friday, April 20, 1860

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Kansas

Incident Date: 4/20/1860

Weapon: Handgun; Pistol

Suspect: Acquitted

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Deputy Marshal Armes was shot and killed near Topeka, Kansas, while attempting to serve a writ on a man wanted for mail robbery and resisting a marshal. Deputy Marshal Armes and the man argued in the suspect's home. When Deputy Marshal Armes told the man to come with him he was shot in the neck. The suspect turned himself in and was later acquitted of the murder.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and forty ninth 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
April 21, 2009

 

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