Patrolman George Ellis Jacobs, San Antonio Police Department, Texas

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Patrolman

George Ellis Jacobs

San Antonio Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Sunday, January 14, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 4 years

Badge # 277

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/14/1973

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Patrolman Jacobs was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery in progress at a local store. Patrolman Jacobs was unaware that the robbery was taking place and was shot once in the head as he pulled into the store's parking lot. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life.

Patrolman Jacobs had served with the San Antonio Police Department for 4 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th 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 wili always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Your brother in blue who wrote so movingly about the night of your murder is proof of how vivid the details stay with those who were involved.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 14, 2012

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George Ellis Jacobs

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