St. Paul Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Saturday, August 10, 1974
Add to My HeroesJohn Harold Larson
Police Officer John Larson was killed in a traffic collision when his patrol car collided with a fire department van at Grand and Snelling Avenues while responding to an emergency call at 11:30 p.m.
Officer Larson, who was the passenger in the patrol vehicle, succumbed to head injuries at St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital at 12:35 a.m. His partner and four firemen were not injured.
Officer Larson was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the St. Paul Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, August 9, 1974
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Larson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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