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Deputy Sheriff Robert E. Cochran | Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff

Robert E. Cochran

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch: Monday, January 30, 1978

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: Not available

Badge # 186

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/30/1978

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Executed

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Deputy Cochran was shot and killed during a bank robbery while working at a special detail at a bank on Metairie Road. One of the two suspects entered the bank and observed Deputy Cochran. The suspect then exited the bank and informed the second suspect. The second suspect then entered the bank and immediately shot Deputy Cochran in the shoulder.

As he fell to the ground, Deputy Cochran was able to return fire, striking the suspect in the abdomen. The suspect then walked up to Deputy Cochran and shot him in the head, killing him.

Both suspects were apprehended when the wounded man sought medical attention. The shooter was sentenced to death and eventually executed. The accomplice was sentenced to life in prison.

Deputy Cochran was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd 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.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today. To your wife Linda, I see that you have suffered another devastating loss with the death of your son. As I read his reflection left by him for his father, I saw the great devotion he had for his father. I am sure you nurtured that devotion. Although we are many miles apart, I am with you in thought and prayer today.

Rest In Peace. Robert.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 30, 2012

 

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