Detective James T. Ford, New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

Detective James T. Ford

New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Saturday, December 1, 1934

James T. Ford

Detective James Ford was shot and killed as he stood in a telephone booth at a barroom near the intersection of Bienville Street and Basin Street.

A 63-year-old man was charged with his murder. The suspect had argued with Detective Ford in the barroom earlier about the detective's expulsion of a friend from a local racetrack. He returned moments later and shot Detective Ford.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison March 16th, 1940.

Bio

Age 54
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Died in prison

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 1, 2011