Detective Chester A. Hagan, New York City Police Department, New York

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New York City Police Department, New York

Detective

Chester A. Hagan

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Saturday, February 14, 1925

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 40

Tour: Not available

Badge # 4169

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/14/1925

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Executed in 1926

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Detective Hagan was shot and killed when he and his partner approached three men they believed were carrying weapons in the area of 167th Street and Vyse Avenue. As the detectives began to question the men one of them dropped a blackjack. When Detective Hagan bent down to pick it up the man drew a pistol and shot him twice, killing him.

All three men were arrested. The suspect shot Detective Hagan was sentenced to death and executed by electric chair on February 4, 1926.

Detective Hagan was survived by his wife and daughter.

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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 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. Judy, thank you for sharing a grandaughter's devotion to a beloved grandfather through your reflection.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 14, 2012

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Chester A. Hagan

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