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Patrolman John Hurley | New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

Patrolman

John Hurley

New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: Monday, April 4, 1892

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/4/1892

Weapon: Handgun; Pistol

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Hurley was shot and killed on Gallatin Street by a noted criminal, Frank Lyons, who had recently been pardoned from prison by Governor Francis T. Nichols.

Lyons was engaged in a fight with another man when Patrolman Hurley stepped in to seperate them. Lyons placed a pistol to the breast of the officer and fired, the ball entering his heart. Lyons escaped.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and seventeenth 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 4, 2009

 

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