Sheriff Peter R. Lanahan, Ellis County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

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Sheriff

Peter R. Lanahan

Ellis County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 18, 1871

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/18/1871

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Sheriff Lanahan was shot and killed after being setup following his recent election victory over the incumbent. Several local outlaws staged a fight at a local saloon and when Sheriff Lanahan entered they shot him twice.

One of the suspects was shot and killed by Sheriff Lanahan.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and thirty-ninth 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.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 18, 2010

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Line of duty deaths this year
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Gunfire deaths this year
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Auto-related deaths this year
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Peter R. Lanahan

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