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Chief of Police Thomas Clifford Dillon | Bethel Police Department, Alaska Bethel Police Department, Alaska

Chief of Police

Thomas Clifford Dillon

Bethel Police Department, Alaska

End of Watch: Sunday, November 19, 1972

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 40

Tour: Not available

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Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/19/1972

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Paroled in 1978

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Chief Thomas Dillon was shot and killed after responding to a holdup at a local cab company.

When he arrived on the scene, he exchanged shots with the suspect, who was armed with a shotgun. Chief Dillon was struck in the chest and fatally wounded. He was able to wound the suspect, who was later apprehended by other officers.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. On November 4, 1977, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the prosecution had withheld evidence from the defense and overturned the conviction. In the second trial he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years. He was paroled January 12, 1978.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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.

Rest In Peace



Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 19, 2011

 

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