Patrol Officer Lester W. Gwinn, Knoxville Police Department, Tennessee

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Patrol Officer

Lester W. Gwinn

Knoxville Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Monday, January 31, 1955

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/31/1955

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Lester Gwinn was shot and killed while he and his partner investigated a domestic disturbance call. The male suspect pulled out a handgun and shot Officer Gwinn in the chest five times.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 57th 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 31, 2012

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Line of duty deaths this year
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Gunfire deaths this year
7 -36%

Auto-related deaths this year
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Lester W. Gwinn

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