Detective Giles R. Landry
Maine State Police
Maine

End of Watch: Friday, March 31, 1989
Cause: Gunfire

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

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.

 
Photograph: Detective Giles R. Landry

Patch image: Maine State Police, Maine

Visit Detective Landry's memorial at www.ODMP.org