Glenmora Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, March 20, 1970
Add to My HeroesFloyd M. Melder
Deputy Marshal Melder was shot and killed while responding to reports of a man walking around shooting out street lights with a rifle. The suspect shot Deputy Marshal Melder as he stepped out of his vehicle to confront him. The suspect was apprehended a short time later.
The 17-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. On June 19, 1976, he murdered his cellmate by strangulation, and received another life sentence for second degree murder.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life
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