Tacoma Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Friday, September 9, 1977
Add to My HeroesLarry Leland Frost
Officer Frost was shot and killed with his own weapon after responding to a vandalism call.
A man, 38, had thrown a brick through a Food King window. A struggle ensued between Officer Frost and the suspect. The man gained control of Officer Frost's revolver and shot him five times.
The suspect was arrested a short distance away. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a Western State Hospital and two years later to Eastern State Hospital. On July 29, 1981, he was released to a campus house off of hospital grounds where he could come and go freely and work in Spokane. Less than two years later, he moved to a home in Spokane, where he remains under intensive probation for the remainder of his life.
Officer Frost had served with the Tacoma Police Department for 7 years. He was survived by his son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsI remember this case very well. The murderer was able to garner sympathy because he had just had had his colon removed and had to wear a colostomy bag. Unbelievable he set free.
John wright
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January 4, 2023
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