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Deputy Sheriff George Edward McMurren | Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

Deputy Sheriff

George Edward McMurren

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch: Sunday, June 24, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 43

Tour: 14 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/24/1973

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Deputy George McMurren was shot and killed while attempting to locate a suspected poacher who was known to the deputy. Deputy McMurren was standing on the top of a hill and shining his light towards the suspect's location. The suspect, a former sharpshooter for the Marine Corps, shot Deputy McMurren in the chest using the light from the flashlight as a point of reference.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.

Deputy McMurren had served with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office for 14 years. He was survived by his wife, seven children, 15 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary year 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 who was 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. Rest In Peace

I pray for solace for those who call you beloved, especially your daughter and thank her for sharing her memories through her reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 13, 2012

 

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