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Assistant Chief Robert Henry Potter | Tulia Police Department, Texas Tulia Police Department, Texas

Assistant Chief

Robert Henry Potter

Tulia Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Sunday, December 25, 1960

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: 8 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/25/1960

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life in prison

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Chief Potter was shot and killed by three burglary suspects. Chief Potter observed three men inside a local cafe. He approached the building and broke the window, fired two shots into the air and ordered the men to drop their guns. One suspect exited the rear of the cafe and snuck up behind Chief Potter and shot him. All three suspects were later arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
Chief Potter had been with the agency for eight months and was survived by his wife, daughter and two sons.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifty-first 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 diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I was saddened to see that Christmas Day is the eow for so many, many officers. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 25, 2011

 

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