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Trooper Bobby S. Gann | Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama

Trooper

Bobby S. Gann

Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama

End of Watch: Thursday, February 21, 1974

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 38

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/21/1974

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Killed by other officers

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Trooper Gann was shot and killed by an escaped mental patient. Trooper Gann responded to a call about a stolen vehicle and chased the subject into a nearby house. Trooper Gann went into the house after the subject and was shot. The suspect was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with other law enforcement agencies that included the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office and State Troopers.

Trooper Gann was survived by his wife and two sons.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories of you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 21, 2012

 

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