Policeman Henry Pope, Tallapoosa Police Department, Georgia

Policeman Henry Pope

Tallapoosa Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Thursday, September 3, 1931

Henry Pope

Policeman Pope was shot and killed by family members of a man he had arrested earlier in the day. The aunt and uncle of the man had requested to accompany Policeman Pope to the station in order to post bond for the man. While at the station in the Old City Hall the couple began to argue with Policeman Pope and woman pulled a small pistol and shot him. Policeman Pope was able to return fire fatally wounding the woman. The man then attempted to retrieve the pistol from his wife and Policeman Pope also shot and killed him.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 82nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 28, 2013