Patrolman John Thomas Logan McCord

Patrolman John Thomas Logan McCord | Greenwood Police Department, South Carolina
Greenwood Police Department, South Carolina
Patrolman John Thomas Logan McCord

Greenwood Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Friday, May 2, 1941

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John Thomas Logan McCord

Officer McCord was shot five times at close range while investigating a suspicious person.

Officer McCord was being taken to his home after finishing his period of duty by an on-duty officer when the figure of a man was seen in a vacant lot on the corner of two streets.

When the officers turned the spotlight on the man, he began running. Officer McCord pursued and was shot while capturing the fleeing man. The suspect was immediately captured by the second officer.

Officer McCord had served as a member of the city force for thirteen years.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available
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Your heroism and service is honored today on the 71rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 2, 2012

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