Patrolman Leon W. Gooding, Charleston County Police Department, South Carolina

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Charleston County Police Department, South Carolina

Patrolman

Leon W. Gooding

Charleston County Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Saturday, March 27, 1948

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/27/1948

Weapon: Handgun; .22 caliber

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Gooding was shot and killed after he and his partner arrested a man for creating a disturbance on the John Island railroad tracks. They confiscated a rifle from the man but failed to locate a .22 caliber pistol. As the officers drove the man to jail he produced the pistol and shot both officers, killing Patrolman Gooding.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 64th 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 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
March 27, 2012

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Leon W. Gooding

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