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Patrolman Berry Joe McGuire | Amarillo Police Department, Texas Amarillo Police Department, Texas

Patrolman

Berry Joe McGuire

Amarillo Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, December 25, 1980

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/25/1980

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Three sentenced to life

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Patrolman McGuire was shot and killed following a traffic stop on Willow Street. After arresting one of the suspects in the vehicle the man attempted to flee. As Patrolman McGuire attempted to put the suspect back in the patrol car the other occupants of the vehicle he stopped came to his assistance. During the struggle one of the suspects took Patrolman McGuire's gun and shot him twice. He was then held on the ground by two suspects and a third shot him in the head, killing him. The suspects then fled the scene but were all apprehended. Three of the suspects were sentenced to life. The fourth was not charged when it was determined he attempted to help Patrolman McGuire during the struggle.
Patrolman McGuire was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty-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.

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

I pray for the solace of 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 today

I was saddened to see that Christmas Day is the eow for so many, many officers. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 25, 2011

 

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