Police Officer Terence McFarland, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer Terence McFarland

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, April 5, 1920

Terence McFarland

Officer McFarland was shot and killed when he and 50 other officers responded to a bank robbery. The suspect had entered the bank and rounded the 15 occupants into a back room, where he began firing hiw two revolvers. A riot call was placed and dozens of officers responded. Officer McFarland was shot through the heart and killed instantly and three other officers were shot and wounded. The suspect, who was believed to have been on drugs at the time, was shot and killed by other officers.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary year 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

April 5, 2012