Lieutenant Oscar G. Olson

Lieutenant Oscar G. Olson | Duluth Police Department, Minnesota
Duluth Police Department, Minnesota
Lieutenant Oscar G. Olson

Duluth Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Monday, December 1, 1941

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Oscar G. Olson

Lieutenant Olson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect who was holed up in his house on West First Street with a gun. Lieutenant Olson attempted to resolve the situation peacefully, but was eventually forced to kick down the door. As he did so the suspect shot him with a revolver. Lieutenant Olson was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Lieutenant Olson had been with the agency for 33 years and had been Chief from 1935 to 1939. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour 33 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 70th 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 1, 2011

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