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Police Officer Johnny Terrell Bamsch | Houston Police Department, Texas Houston Police Department, Texas

Police Officer

Johnny Terrell Bamsch

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, January 30, 1975

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 2 years, 6 months

Badge # 1388

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/30/1975

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Johnny Bamsch was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect during a robbery-in-progress call at Yale and Norview. As he pursued one of the suspects gunfire was exchanged and Officer Bamsch was struck in the shoulder. He was transported to Parkway Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Bamsch had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He was survived by his expectant wife and parents.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th 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. He was also your brother in green as well so I bid you semper fi.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for the solace of all those who 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 30, 2012

 

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