Lieutenant Norris C. Blackmon, Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

Lieutenant Norris C. Blackmon

Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, July 31, 1969

Norris C. Blackmon

Lieutenant Blackmon was shot and killed when he responded to a report of a man who was bleeding from a stab wound. When he arrived at the home the victim shot him twice with a shotgun. The suspect was then shot and killed by other officers.
Lieutenant Blackmon had been with the agency for 19 years and was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 19 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Shot and killed

Most Recent Reflection

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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 44th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged 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.

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I thank your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

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

January 25, 2013