Sergeant Earl Lucien Alfred, Slidell Police Department, Louisiana

Sergeant Earl Lucien Alfred

Slidell Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Wednesday, August 13, 1975

Earl Lucien Alfred

Sergeant Earl Alfred was shot and killed while responding to a robbery call at a jewelry store. He was shot and killed with his own gun as he struggled with the suspect. A 20-year-old store employee who the suspect stabbed 22 times managed to crawl to Sergeant Alfred's patrol car and call for help.

The 26-year-old suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life.

In 2015 a street named Sergeant Alfred Drive was named in his honor.

Sergeant Alfred had served with the Slidell Police Department for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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I was very young when this happened but this was my first cousin according to my grandmother and mother. they all say he was an incredible person in the community. Thank -you for honoring him and Im sure his family will appreciate this.

Dwayne Jones E- 3United States Air Force
First Cousin

August 14, 2018