Lieutenant George L. Uhl, Buffalo Police Department, New York

Lieutenant George L. Uhl

Buffalo Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, August 31, 1934

George L. Uhl

Lieutenant Uhl was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped a vehicle containing several robbery suspects. As the other officer searched one of the suspects another man produced a gun and held the officers at gunpoint. The suspects then fled on foot and the officers pursued them. Following a brief chase one of the suspects opened fire, striking Lieutenant Uhl three times.

Two of the suspects were apprehended after committing a kidnapping the following day. Both were sentenced to death and executed in the electric chair on April 25, 1935.

Lieutenant Uhl had been with the agency for 25 years and was assigned to Precinct 12.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 25 years
Badge 68

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1935

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

April 22, 2013