Police Officer John R. Boston

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United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Division of Law Enforcement, U.S. Government

Police Officer

John R. Boston

United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Division of Law Enforcement, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 20, 1881

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Oklahoma

Incident Date: 7/20/1881

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Boston was shot and killed by a gang of horse thieves after arresting two of the gang members. He and a posse had tracked the horse thieves in Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma) and arrest two of the men. As they returned to McAlester the other five thieves ambushed them, killing Officer Boston.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and twenty-ninth 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 who was 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 20, 2010

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John R. Boston

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