Chief Deputy Sheriff Larry Wayne King, Armstrong County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Chief Deputy Sheriff Larry Wayne King

Armstrong County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, September 1, 1979

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Larry Wayne King

Chief Deputy King was struck and killed by a patrol car while assisting state troopers who were chasing two juveniles. Chief Deputy King had positioned his patrol car to shine his lights on approaching cars. The car being pursued swerved around him but the trooper became blinded by the headlights and struck Chief Deputy King. The two juveniles were arrested and released into the custody of their parents.

Chief Deputy King had been with the agency for 18 months.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Chief Deputy Larry Wayne King was my dear husband and I still miss him to this day. We had three children together and all were very young when Larry passed. Larry was loved by everyone he ever met, even his children who never got to know him, but he lives on in my heart and memories.❤️

Jeanie King White
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December 19, 2024