Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, April 11, 1930
Add to My HeroesAndrew Womack
Chief Deputy Sheriff Andrew Womack was shot and killed while investigating reports of bootlegging at the Zenora Lumber Compnay camp approximately six miles south of Harrisonburg on the Harrisonburg-Jonesville Highway.
He was shot in the back by a man with a shotgun as he attempted to search the man's tent. The subject, 45, was apprehended a short time later and charged with murder.
Chief Deputy Womack had served with the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office for seven years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 82nd 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 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 11, 2012
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