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Officer Robert D. Austin | Richmond Police Department, Virginia Richmond Police Department, Virginia

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Robert D. Austin

Richmond Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Monday, April 11, 1898

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 40

Tour: 9 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/11/1898

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Officer Robert Austin was shot and killed while on patrol in Richmond's business district. He encountered two suspects burglarizing a business and Fifth and Broad Streets and was shot when he took action. The two suspects were never apprehended.

Officer Austin had served with the agency for nine years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and eleventh anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherishted 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 12, 2009

 

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