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Patrolman Eugene E. DeBerry | Lakeland Police Department, Florida
Lakeland Police Department, Florida

Patrolman

Eugene E. DeBerry

Lakeland Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: Monday, January 14, 1985

Biographical Info

Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: February 1, 1966
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Gene DeBerry succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash when he attempted to overtake a speeding vehicle near the Memorial Boulevard Overpass and Omohundro in 1966.

The accident left him permanently paralyzed. He succumbed to his injuries in 1985.

Patrolman DeBerry had served with the Lakeland Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, son, mother, two brothers, and a sister.