Officer Jerome Palmer, Portland Police Bureau, Oregon

Officer Jerome Palmer

Portland Police Bureau, Oregon

End of Watch Wednesday, November 17, 1920

Jerome Palmer

Officer Palmer was shot and killed by a drunk and disorderly man who had deserted from the Army. The suspect was hanged at the Oregon State Prison on March 9, 1923.

Bio

Age Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1923

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th 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
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 17, 2010