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Officer John Gaines | Austin Police Department, Texas Austin Police Department, Texas

Officer

John Gaines

Austin Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Wednesday, November 19, 1913

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 50

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/19/1913

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer John Gaines was shot and killed while waiting for backup during the arrest of a drunk man. At the time, white suspects could only be arrested by white officers. Officer Gaines was waiting for a white officer to arrive to make the arrest.

Officer Gaines was the first African American policeman in Austin, and was survived by his wife. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Austin, Texas.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 98th 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.

It is hard to imagine today the circumstances under whch you worked. I wonder if your death was an impetus to change such a misguided policy. I pray that it was.

Rest In Peace



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

 

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