St. John Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Saturday, February 20, 1971
Add to My HeroesJames E. "Red" Larimer
Marshal James Larimer and Indiana State Trooper John Streu were shot and killed while arresting two suspects for kidnapping, robbery and auto theft.
At 7:00 am, the two officers had responded to a report of two suspicious men sleeping in a vehicle behind Kolling Elementary School. The officers handcuffed one of the men and placed him in the cruiser when the second man opened fire, striking Marshal Larimer.
Trooper Streu returned fire, striking the subject. He then left his gun in the front seat and went to the aid of Marshal Larimer. When he did so the handcuffed man reached over the seat, picked up Trooper Streu's weapon, and shot him. One man, who had escaped from a penal farm, was sentenced to two life terms and died in prison in 2009. The other man was sentenced to life in prison and was denied parole several times. He subsequently died in prison in 2015.
Marshal Larimer had served with the St. John Police Department for eight years and had previously served with the Hammond Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsMarshal Larimer,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. John. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
February 20, 2021
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