Detective Giles R. Landry

Detective Giles R. Landry

Maine State Police, Maine

End of Watch Friday, March 31, 1989

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Giles R. Landry

Detective Giles Landry was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute in a secluded area off of Roger Sumner Road in Leeds. Upon his arrival, the suspect's girlfriend jumped into the passenger seat of his unmarked patrol car.

The suspect approached the vehicle from the rear and fired twice through the rear window with a Ruger .44 caliber rifle, striking Detective Landry and killing him instantly. He then shot and killed his girlfriend before committing suicide.

Detective Landry had served with the Maine State Police for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter, and his parents and three siblings.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge 728

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle; .44 caliber
  • Offender Committed suicide

domestic

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Giles and I would meet up when I was on patrol in New Gloucester as a local patrolman. I remember the night we met and him telling me that he had applied for the detective's position. I wished him the best of success. He being a man of faith and knowing I was also, ask me to keep him in prayer as he wanted God's leading in the matter. I told him I would.

The Apostle Paul said, "We don't always know why things happen as they do, but we don't quit and give up."

All I know my heart still breaks, until I see him again.

Art Long

Patrolman (Former)
New Gloucester Police

January 24, 2024

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