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 five 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsI 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
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