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Chief Henry S. Hand | Montgomery Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania Montgomery Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Chief

Henry S. Hand

Montgomery Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Tuesday, December 13, 1938

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/13/1938

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Chief Hand was shto and killed in an unprovoked attack while walking down Houston Street at 10:30 am. The suspect, who held a grudge against police officers, walked up to Chief Hand and opened fire on him without warning.

The suspect was arrested and confessed to shooting Chief Hand.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 73rd 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
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 13, 2011

 

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