Patrolman John M. Claridge, Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman John M. Claridge

Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, April 23, 1867

John M. Claridge

Patrolman Claridge was shot and killed after responding to a large disturbance he and his partner heard while walking their beat. Patrolman Claridge and his partner found a large number of intoxicated men fighting when they arrived. Several of the men attacked Patrolman Claridge and his partner, beating them severely. One of the men fired a shot, striking Patrolman Claridge in the head. All the men fled the scene after the shot was fired.
Patrolman Claridge was brought to a doctor, but died several hours later.
Patrolman Claridge had been with the agency for just 10 months.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today as we approach the 142nd 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 the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, 142 years after you were killed.

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

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 28, 2009