Deputy Sheriff John McGee, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff John McGee

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Sunday, September 29, 1912

John McGee

Deputy Sheriff John McGee was shot and killed after arresting a man at a dance in the Calvert's Quarters area of Hammond.

Deputy McGee had been assigned to keep order at the dance and arrested a man who had started a disturbance. As they walked to the jail the man pulled away from him and drew a revolver. Deputy McGee shot the subject in the leg as a crowd gathered around them as they stood in front of a house. A man in the house fired out of his door, striking Deputy McGee.

Both subjects were arrested by responding officers.

Bio

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

disturbance

Most Recent Reflection

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your service and sacrifice is honored today, the 106th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged 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.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 10, 2018