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Police Officer John L. Stephens | Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa

Police Officer

John L. Stephens

Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch: Tuesday, December 5, 1967

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: 7 years, 4 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/5/1967

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Never identified

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Officer Stephens was shot and killed during a robbery of a local restaurant while moonlighting as a security guard. Officer Stephens was accompanying the manager as he counted the day's receipts in preparation for making a night deposit.

Several suspects entered the restaurant in an attempt to rob it. The suspects shot and killed Officer Stephens and the manager after stealing the money. It is believed both men were shot because Officer Stephens recognized one of the suspects.

The suspects were never identified.

Officer Stephens had served with the agency for just over 7 years. He was survived by his two children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th 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, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 5, 2011

 

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