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Officer Craig Alan Love | Caliente Police Department, Nevada Caliente Police Department, Nevada

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Craig Alan Love

Caliente Police Department, Nevada

End of Watch: Friday, March 4, 1977

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/4/1977

Weapon: Handgun; .22 caliber

Suspect: Convicted of murder

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Officer Love was shot and killed in the police station at 1600 hours as he and a judge were drawing up a warrant for two brothers involved in a hit and run accident. The two, ages 17 and 18, entered the station and opened fire. Officer Love managed to return fire hitting one of the suspects in both legs.

Both brothers were convicted of Officer Love's murder.

Officer Love was survived by his child.

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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 murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 5, 2012

 

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