Lieutenant George W. Bannister

Lieutenant George W. Bannister | Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana
Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana
Lieutenant George W. Bannister

Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, March 3, 1966

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George W. Bannister

Lieutenant George Bannister was shot and killed while investigating an accident at North 26th Street and Gayosa Street. He approached a man believed to be one of the drivers. When he asked him for his license the suspect shot him through the car window. The suspect fled into a nearby wooded area where he was shot and killed by officers in an exchange of gunfire. A state trooper was shot and wounded by the suspect.

Lieutenant Bannister had served with the agency for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour 17 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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I attended elementary school with your son. I remember your death and the picture that George drew of you afterwards. I think of all this every time I go by the memorial to fallen officers outside Baton Rouge City Hall. Your sacrifice and the loss to your family stays alive.

Bill Cassidy
U.S. Senator

September 28, 2020

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