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Captain Robert Ray Jones | Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas

Captain

Robert Ray Jones

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas

End of Watch: Friday, September 16, 1983

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 57

Tour: 34 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 9/16/1983

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Ruled accidental

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Captain Jones was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer who was demonstrating weapon-handling techniques. The officer drew a fully loaded .357 Magnum revolver and as he brought the weapon up it discharged, striking Captain Jones in the chest, killing him. The shooting was ruled accidental by the agency.

Captain Jones had served with the agency for 34 years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 16, 2010

 

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