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Police Officer Robert Porter | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer

Robert Porter

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Friday, January 19, 1996

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/19/1996

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Two suspects apprehended

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Officer Porter was shot and killed on the night of January 19, 1996, after an argument outside of a bar. Officer Porter and another officer were both off duty and were recognized as police officers by three men. The other officer had testified against one of the suspects earlier in the day.

The two officers got into a vehicle and started to drive away when the suspects pulled up next them and shot officer Porter in the head, killing him.

Officer Porter had served with the agency for 7 years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 16th 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 dimishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.. I pray for the solace of all those who love and miss you for I know the pain and pride are forever. Your family is 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 19, 2012

 

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