Maine State Police, Maine
End of Watch: Friday, March 31, 1989
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 728
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 31, 1989
Weapon Used: Rifle; .44 caliber
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Detective Giles Landry was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute in a secluded area off of Roger Sumner Road in Leeds. Upon his arrival, the suspect's girlfriend jumped into the passenger seat of his unmarked patrol car.
The suspect approached the vehicle from the rear and fired twice through the rear window with a Ruger .44 caliber rifle, striking Detective Landry and killing him instantly. He then shot and killed his girlfriend before committing suicide.
Detective Landry had served with the Maine State Police for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter, and his parents and three siblings.