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Patrolman Robert Michael Plainville Police Department, Connecticut

Patrolman

Robert Michael "Bob" Holcomb

Plainville Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch: Monday, November 21, 1977

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 5 years

Badge # 9

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/21/1977

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Patrolman Holcomb was shot and killed while answering a house burglary call.

Patrolman Holcomb was on a robbery call at a home in Plainville when two men ran out of the house. Patrolman Holcomb chased one man, who was waiting for him in the woods across the street. He shot him once in the arm and then stood over him and fired four shots into his chest. Patrolman Holcomb died shortly after at New Britain General Hospital.

The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Holcomb's murder and sentenced to life.

Patrolman Holcomb had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and a 3-year-old son.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace


Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 21, 2011

 

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