Patrolman Paul Joseph Durkin, Youngstown Police Department, Ohio

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Patrolman

Paul Joseph Durkin

Youngstown Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 22, 1987

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/22/1987

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Durkin was shot and killed after stopping a man on suspicion of petty theft. Before he had an opportunity to exit his vehicle the suspect shot and killed him. The suspect was subsequently convicted and was eligible for parole after serving 13 years.
Patrolman Durkin was survived by his wife and daughter.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the twenty-third 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 22, 2010

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Paul Joseph Durkin

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