Cherokee Indian Police Department, Tribal Police
End of Watch Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Add to My HeroesAnthony E. Lossiah
Patrol Officer Tony Lossiah succumbed to complications of an injury he suffered during a foot pursuit in Cherokee two months prior.
He was suffered a torn muscle in his hip during the pursuit. The injury resulted in internal bleeding and additional complications. He was taken to Mission Hospital, in Asheville, where he developed complications from the original injury.
Patrol Officer Lossiah had served with the Cherokee Indian Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 704
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Location North Carolina
- Incident Date Tuesday, August 11, 2015
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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