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Police Officer Robert J. McLellan | Buffalo Police Department, New York Buffalo Police Department, New York

Police Officer

Robert J. McLellan

Buffalo Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 25, 1998

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: 1 year

Badge # 3292

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 2/25/1998

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Charged with manslaughter

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Officer Robert J. McLellan was struck and killed by a vehicle while he and several bounty hunters chased a suspect.

The incident occurred on the Kensington Expressway as Officer McLellan crossed the roadway during the foot chase. The suspect was apprehended after the incident and charged with manslaughter in connection with Officer McLellan's death.

Officer McLellan had served as a sergeant with the Buffalo Housing Police prior to serving with the Buffalo City Police for 1 year and being assigned to precinct 12. He is survived by his four children.

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To Officer Robert McLellan, his loved ones, and his fellow officers:

On this the eleventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today. I can see from the loving reflections left by your loyal family and friends that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by all those whose lives you touched.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Robert. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Robert gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 25, 1998.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
February 25, 2009

 

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