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Officer Samuel D. Gentry | DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

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Samuel D. Gentry

DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Wednesday, April 8, 1925

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/8/1925

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life in prison

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Officer Gentry was shot and killed by a suspect he was attempting to arrest for illegally transporting whisky. Officer Gentry ran the suspects car off the road. The suspect fled on foot and a running gun battle ensued in which Officer Gentry was shot and killed. The suspect was later arrested and sentenced to life in prison.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.


.Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 9, 2012

 

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