Patrolman Larry B. Enloe, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado

Patrolman Larry B. Enloe

Colorado State Patrol, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, January 8, 1968

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Larry B. Enloe

Patrolman Larry Enloe was shot and killed after stopping a runaway juvenile on I-25 near Trinidad.

After shooting Patrolman Enloe, the suspect carjacked another vehicle and forced the man to drive him to another location. The suspect was eventually apprehended and sentenced to 34-50 years in prison but escaped in 1974. In 1981 the suspect was killed in a motorcycle crash in Florida.

Patrolman Enloe had served with the Colorado State Patrol for over two years. He was survived by his wife, son and daughter. His son also served with the Colorado State Patrol.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Escaped

juvenile offender, traffic stop

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I remember SSgt. Enloe as a baby in Trinidad. His father was one of my father’s officers (Sgt Emil Woods) and was a member of our church. I’m proud to see he followed his father and succeeded. His father was a superb example of a CSP officer, and that he filled his dad’s shoes fully. Blessings in retirement.

Sgt. Ed Woods (Ret.)
Mission, KS PD (Retired 2005)

August 9, 2025