Police Officer John Deane, Harrodsburg Police Department, Kentucky

Police Officer John Deane

Harrodsburg Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, October 24, 1892

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John Deane

Police Officer John Deane suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a shooting call and then running the victim to a doctor's office several blocks away.

He was walking his beat in the Whitechapel section of the city when he heard a gunshot and went to the scene. He discovered that man had been involved in a fight and accidentally shot himself in the hand. He ran the man to a doctor's office and then collapsed as he sat on the front step.

Officer Deane had served in law enforcement for over 27 years with the Harrodsburg Police Department and the Lexington Police Department.

Bio

Age 65
Tour 27 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

shots fired call

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On this the 133rd anniversary of your death , your memory and your sacrifice is remembered and honored. Your legacy of service continues to inspire.

My cherished son Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater was killed in the line of duty on April 24, 2005.

Time never diminishes respect.
Rest in Peace.

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

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