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New York City Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Thursday, January 27, 1972
Cause: Gunfire
Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 13737 Officers Rocco Laurie and Gregory Foster were assassinated by members of the Black Liberation Army while walking their patrol beat on Avenue B and East 11th Street in the 9th Precinct.
As they were walking down the street, three or four suspects walked passed them, spun around, and opened fire, shooting them in their backs. After the officers fell, the killers took their handguns and shot them several more times.
The Black Liberation Army was a violent, radical group that attempted to fight for independence from the United States government in the late 1960's and early 1970's. The BLA was responsible for the murders of more than 10 police officers around the country. They were also responsible for violent attacks around the country that left many police officers wounded. | | 
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