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Police Officer Robert T. Moore | Detroit Police Department, Michigan Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

Robert T. Moore

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Thursday, November 8, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/8/1973

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Officer Moore was shot and killed by one of two suspects he and his partner stopped for careless and reckless driving. As Officer Moore struggled with one of the suspects he gained control of his service revolver and shot him. Both suspects were tracked down with the aid of dogs a short time later.

The suspect who killed Officer Moore was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on April 17, 1974.

Officer Moore was assigned to the 12th Precinct.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th 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.

I pray for solace for those who love and miss you.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 8, 2010

 

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