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Patrol Officer Frank C. Skidmore | New Castle Police Department, Pennsylvania New Castle Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrol Officer

Frank C. Skidmore

New Castle Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, August 17, 1904

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: 1 month

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/17/1904

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Skidmore was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a suspect for the theft of some chickens. Officer Skidmore arrived at the man's house and informed him he was to be placed under arrest. Hearing this, the suspect shot him.
Officer Skidmore had been with the agency for six weeks and was survived by his wife and child.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 106th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
August 17, 2010

 

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