Patrolman James H. Trepanier, Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

Patrolman James H. Trepanier

Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Tuesday, September 20, 1938

James H. Trepanier

Patrolman Trepanier succumbed to gunshot wounds received ten years earlier when he and his partner attempted to arrest several men in a club on Sixth Avenue North. When his partner left the room to call for a wagon one of the men opened fire, causing Officer Trepanier to become paralyzed. Patrolman Trepanier remained paralyzed until his death. No charges were ever filed in connection with his shooting.
At the time of the shooting Patrolman Trepanier had been with the agency for five years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, February 3, 1928
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender No charges filed

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 74th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. You will always be remembered and revered.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 20, 2012