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Correctional Officer Michael G. Hughes | District of Columbia Department of Corrections, District of Columbia District of Columbia Department of Corrections, District of Columbia

Correctional Officer

Michael G. Hughes

District of Columbia Department of Corrections, District of Columbia

End of Watch: Thursday, February 13, 1958

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 40

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Stabbed

Location: Virginia

Incident Date: 2/13/1958

Weapon: Edged weapon; Shank

Suspect: Two charged with murder

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Officer Hughes was stabbed to death in Dormitory 13 of the Lorton Reformatory in Fairfax County, Virginia. He was attacked by two inmates after refusing to allow one of them to enter the dormitory's day room. The inmate produced a 9-inch shank and stabbed Officer Hughes in the face and neck. After he fell, the other inmate struck him on the head with a chair. Both inmates were later charged with murder in connection with his death.

Officer Hughes had been with the agency for five years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 54th 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 dimishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace,.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 13, 2012

 

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