Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, December 5, 1974
Add to My HeroesLarry Lee Forreider
Trooper Larry Forreider was shot and killed after he and his partner pulled over a car for defective tail lights at 2:30 a.m. on US 23, two miles north of Alpena, Michigan.
Trooper Forreider approached the driver's side of the car, and his partner was on the passenger side. While talking with the three occupants, Trooper Forreider's partner observed a gun in the vehicle. Before the troopers could have all the subjects exit the passenger side of the car, the driver retrieved a second gun and opened fire. Trooper Forreider was struck twice. As the three subjects were fleeing, Trooper Forreider returned fire, striking one of the subjects, who was apprehended at the scene.
The other passenger, who had escaped from a Kentucky prison, was apprehended 90 minutes later. The driver fled the scene and committed suicide as officers closed in on him 11 hours later. The injured passenger was convicted of attempted murder and carrying a concealed weapon and sentenced to 25 years. The escapee turned state's evidence in return for immunity and was returned to Kentucky prison, where he was convicted for additional robbery crimes he had committed years prior.
Trooper Forreider was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Michigan State Police for seven years. He was survived by his wife, two children, parents, two brothers, and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide; 25 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsTrooper Forreider,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 5, 2024
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