Officer Douglas W. Gates, Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

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Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

Officer

Douglas W. Gates

Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Sunday, December 3, 1933

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/3/1933

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Executed

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Officer Gates was shot and killed after a pursuit with a stolen car. When the stolen car crashed, Officer Gates approached to arrest the driver when he was shot and killed. The suspect was convicted of murder and executed.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 78th 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 3, 2011

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Douglas W. Gates

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