Detective Giles R. Landry
Maine State Police
Maine
End of Watch: Friday, March 31, 1989

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, March 31, 1989
Weapon Used: Rifle; .44 caliber
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Detective Giles Landry was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute in a secluded area. Upon his arrival the suspect's girlfriend jumped into the passenger seat of his unmarked patrol car.

The suspect approached the vehicle from the rear and fired twice through the rear window with a Ruger .44 caliber rifle, striking Detective Landry and killing him instantly. He then shot and killed his girlfriend before committing suicide.

Detective Landry had served with the agency for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.