Sunset Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, February 25, 1932
Add to My HeroesTheodore Devalcourt
Police Officer Theodore Devalcourt was shot and killed while assisting a St. Landry Parish sheriff's deputy in arresting a man at a home in Sunset. As the deputy went to the front door Officer Devalcourt stationed himself near the home. He was killed instantly when the man opened fire with a shotgun from a hiding spot beside the home.
The suspect was apprehended a short time later by a night policeman in Opelousas. He was executed by hanging on June 15th, 1932.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Executed in 1932
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsOfficer Devalcourt,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sunset.
R.I.P.
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