Sergeant John Milliron, Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

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Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

Sergeant

John Milliron

Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 12, 1916

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Age: 58

Tour: 10 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/12/1916

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Shot and wounded

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Sergeant Milliron was shot and killed after he and three others officers responded to a house where illegal activity was suspected to be occurring. The suspect inside began to argue with Sergeant Milliron and shot him in the back of the neck with a shotgun. Other officers returned fire and wounded the suspect.

Sergeant Milliron had been with the agency for 10 years and was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 94th 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 12, 2010

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John Milliron

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