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Officer Ishkoten Koteen | Jicarilla Apache Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police Jicarilla Apache Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

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Ishkoten Koteen

Jicarilla Apache Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch: Monday, May 8, 1961

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 63

Tour: 30 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: New Mexico

Incident Date: 5/8/1961

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Charged with murder

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Officer Koteen was shot and killed after pursuing a suspect whom he had just exchanged shots with. Officer Koteen was on patrol when he encountered the man stealing gas from a natural gas well. The two men exchanged shots but both missed. Officer Koteen then pursued the suspect a short distance where the two exchanged shots again. Officer Koteen was fatally wounded and the suspect suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. The suspect was apprehended the following day at a local hospital.
Officer Koteen had been with the agency for 30 years and was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 51rst 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 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember yoi for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Yor family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 8, 2012

 

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