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Patrolman Samuel W. Slocum | Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

Patrolman

Samuel W. Slocum

Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch: Sunday, February 4, 1906

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 58

Tour: 22 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Heart attack

Incident Date: 2/4/1906

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Samuel Slocum suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot pursuit of an armed suspect.

He had responded to a call involving a drunk man who was brandishing a gun at his neighbors. When the suspect saw Patrolman Slocum he fled on foot. Patrolman Slocum was able to capture the suspect after a short chase. He placed the man in handcuffs and then collapsed.

Patrolman Slocum had served with the Pawtucket Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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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.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 4, 2012

 

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