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Patrolman John Howard LeCompte | Arnold Police Department, Missouri Arnold Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman

John Howard LeCompte

Arnold Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Sunday, November 21, 1976

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 44

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/22/1976

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Apprehended

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Patrolman LeCompte succumbed to gunshot wounds received 29 days earlier when he was shot with his own service weapon during a struggle with a burglary suspect. Patrolman LeCompte remained hospitalized from the time of the shooting until succumbing to his wounds.

Police dragged the suspect from the Maramec River the next day after he was wounded in an exchange of gunfire.

Patrolman LeCompte had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his two young daughters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace


Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 21, 2011

 

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