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Constable Jay D. Close | Dundee Police Department, New York Dundee Police Department, New York

Constable

Jay D. Close

Dundee Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Saturday, December 24, 1910

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 20

Tour: 1 day

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/24/1910

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Apprehended

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Constable Close was shot and killed by a crazed drunk man he was attempting to arrest. The suspect was terrifying residents on Union Street by shooting off his shotgun into their homes. He shot Constable Close in the head as the officer followed him into a house he had broken into. The suspect was captured by a posse a short time later.

Constable Close had been deputized by the sheriff to arrest the suspect the same day he was killed.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 101rst 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 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 25, 2011

 

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