Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, March 4, 1948
Add to My HeroesMarion H. Key
Officer Key was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance on McAfee Street, NW. Officer Key and his partner responded to a home where a man was threatening to kill his family. As they walked into the dark house the man opened fire. Both officers returned fire. Officer Key's partner was critically wounded but managed to crawl back to his car and radioed for help before loosing consciousness. Officers arriving on the scene found Officer Key and the gunman, 53, dead in the house.
Officer Key's partner's left leg had to be amputated. On his days off he was building a home for himself and his wife. They were living with her parents. A contractor and several Atlanta citizens finished the house for free.
Six years after Officer Key's murder, the suspect's brother murdered Policeman William McCown, of the Cedartown Police Department, on July 31, 1954.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 64th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 5, 2012
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