LaPorte City Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Thursday, December 9, 1976
Gabriel Cecil LaFromboise
Patrolman Gabriel LaFromboise was killed when his patrol car collided with a tractor trailer during a high-speed pursuit. The vehicle he was pursuing passed the semi, forcing it to the shoulder of the road. The semi's trailer broke free and struck Patrolman LaFromboise's patrol car.
The suspect he was chasing has since been released from prison on parole.
Patrolman LaFromboise had served with the LaPorte City Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 8 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer LaFromboise - you taught me C.P.R. when I was 17 yrs. old. I have saved two lives over the years with that training. Each year at our Police Officers Memorial Service in Urbandale, IA. I remember your sacrifice and that of your family. GOD Bless the LaFromboise Family.
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