DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Sunday, February 4, 1973
Add to My HeroesLarry 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.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsI love you Daddy! You are dearly missed every single day. I see so much of you in the grandchildren you never got to meet but through them you live on in so many beautiful ways!
Kelly "Kiki" Quinn
Daughter
September 7, 2019
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