Officer John F. Buchanan, Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

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John F. Buchanan

Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch: Friday, July 9, 1926

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 6 years

Badge # 352

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/9/1926

Weapon: Handgun; .45 caliber

Suspect: Convicted of manslaughter

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Officer John Buchanan was shot and killed through a closet door by a suspect the officers were chasing. As Officer Buchanan stood outside the door and ordered the man out the suspect opened fire. The suspect was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two to 21 years in prison. The man died in 1971.

Officer Buchanan had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd 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

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July 9, 2009

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