Officer Larry Eugene Quinn

Larry Eugene Quinn

Officer Larry Quinn was intentionally struck by a vehicle being operated by an escaped prisoner.

He was armed with his shotgun and positioned outside his patrol vehicle awaiting the arrival of the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Buford Highway and Briarwood Road. When the suspect saw the officer, he drove his vehicle into the officer, killing him. The suspect was convicted of charges in connection with Officer Quinn's death.

Officer Quinn had served with the agency for 2-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.