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Patrolman Herbert Long | Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana

Patrolman

Herbert Long

Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch: Thursday, February 9, 1922

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/9/1922

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Patrolman Herbert Long was killed at 25th and 2nd avenues while attempting to arrest two subjects on alcohol-related charges.

As the suspects were being placed into custody, one of them stepped back and shot Patrolman Long. The shooter was apprehended within hours of the murder.

Patrolman Long had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for four years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th 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.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 9, 2012

 

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