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Patrolman Wilbur Hayes | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman

Wilbur Hayes

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Sunday, May 2, 1971

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/2/1971

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Convicted of murder

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Patrolman Hayes and Patrolman John Schaefer were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men in an alley for burglary of a roofing company at approximately 2200 hours. As the officers attempted to arrest the men one of the men produced a gun and opened fire, striking both officers from behind.

Three days later the suspects were apprehended. Both were convicted of two counts of murder October 29, 1971.

Patrolman Hayes had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Patrolman John Schaefer
Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Sunday, May 2, 1971
Cause: Gunfire

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Your heroism and service is honored today on the 41rst 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family. especially your wife and daughter, for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 2, 2012

 

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