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Patrolman John F. Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

John F. "Benjamin" Evans

Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Tuesday, August 4, 1885

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/4/1885

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Captured

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Patrolman Benjamin Evans was shot and killed with his own service weapon in a cafe on Water Street as he attempted to arrest an armed robbery suspect.

His murderer was captured within 30 minutes of the incident.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and twenty-fourth 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
August 4, 2009

 

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