Detective Giles R. Landry

Detective Giles R. Landry | Maine State Police, Maine
Maine State Police, Maine
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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Detective Landry, it has been 35 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 13 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

March 31, 2024

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