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Patrolman Porter Sanders | Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

Patrolman

Porter Sanders

Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: Friday, March 1, 1912

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/1/1912

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Porter Sanders was shot to death by a man he was attempting to arrest. Two days later the suspect was shot by the station agent in Stonewall when he refused to surrender, but managed to escape.

Patrolman Sanders was survived by his wife and five children.

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Patrolman Sanders,
It has taken almost 97 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Shreveport.

R.I.P.
USBP

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December 21, 2008

 

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