Officer Edgar P. Wright, Pierce City Police Department, Missouri

Officer Edgar P. Wright

Pierce City Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Thursday, January 22, 1891

Edgar P. Wright

Officer Edgar Wright succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier in a gun battle with two robbery suspects near Garfield, Arkansas.

Constable Will Dalton, of the Rogers Police Department, Arkansas, was also shot and killed as he and several officers attempted to arrest the suspects.

One of the suspects was shot and killed and the other captured when they mistakenly jumped into a boxcar containing 30 posse members sent to arrest them while they attempted to escape.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Arkansas
Incident Date Tuesday, January 20, 1891
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 121rst 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 dimishes respect and you will always be honored and revered. I Pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

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

January 22, 2012