City Marshal Augustus W. Pease, Thayer Police Department, Missouri

City Marshal Augustus W. Pease

Thayer Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, April 17, 1931

Augustus W. Pease

Marshal Pease succumbed to gunshot wounds received three days earlier while conducting raid. He had banged on a door and identified himself as an officer. The suspect inside opened fire through the door, striking Marshal Pease in the chest and stomach. The suspect was sentenced to 20 years.
Marshal Pease was survived by his wife, son, and two stepchildren.

Bio

Age 44
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, April 14, 1931
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one 81rst 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 17, 2012