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Patrolman Morris D. Lopez | Tampa Police Department, Florida Tampa Police Department, Florida

Patrolman

Morris D. Lopez

Tampa Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: Saturday, July 9, 1949

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/9/1949

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Never identified

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Patrolman Lopez was shot and killed by unknown assailants at 7th Avenue and 16th Street in Ybor City while on foot patrol. A vehicle suddenly stopped and a shot rang out, striking Patrolman Lopez in the chest. No suspects were ever identified and the case remains open.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixty-first 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 9, 2010

 

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