Patrolman Joseph Lacoste, New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

Patrolman Joseph Lacoste

New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Wednesday, November 1, 1911

Joseph Lacoste

Mounted Patrolman Lacoste and Patrolman George A. Russell were shot and killed on the Algiers Ferry. As the ferry docked alongside the Algiers landing a wild man with two revolvers appeared on the deck and shot both officers. When the chambers of his revolvers were empty he began using them as clubs wounding several passengers. In the midst of the chaos police arrived and shot and killed the suspect.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 100th 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

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24

November 1, 2011