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Officer George D. Jones, Jr. | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

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George D. Jones, Jr.

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch: Saturday, March 24, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/23/1973

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Officer Jones was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a call for assistance on 18th Street, SE. When they arrived the officers encountered an estranged husband armed with a shotgun. As Officer Jones attempted to push the shotgun aside the man fired it, striking Officer Jones in the stomach. Officer Jones' partner returned fire and killed the suspect. Officer Jones succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Officer Jones had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife and child.

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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 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
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 24, 2012

 

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