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Patrolman Brian Charles Melton | Des Moines Police Department, Iowa Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

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Brian Charles Melton

Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch: Thursday, April 21, 1977

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: 4 years

Badge # 318

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/21/1977

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Acquitted of charges

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Patrolman Melton was shot and killed after he and another officer arrested two men for public intoxication. While walking one of the men to the patrol wagon a scuffle ensued and an officer's handgun came free from its holster. The suspect picked up the gun and shot Patrolman Melton in the chest. The suspect was charged with 1st Degree Murder but was acquitted as the defense portrayed him as being the victim of police brutality.
Patrolman Melton had been with the agency for four years and is survived by his wife and two children.

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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 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

I cannot help but think how terribly hurt and betrayed your family must have felt during the trial when the defense painted your killer as a victim and the jury bought it. Shameful!

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 23, 2012

 

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