Officer T. Lev Reddick, Thomasville Police Department, North Carolina

Officer T. Lev Reddick

Thomasville Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Monday, February 6, 1928

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T. Lev Reddick

Officer Reddick was shot and killed on South Ferry Street around 7 p.m. when he and a Davidson County Deputy Sheriff approached a suspect in an automobile that was reported stolen. The deputy was shot three times and was seriously wounded. The suspect, who was also suspected of liquor law violations, fled the scene.

The suspect was arrested in 1946. He was convicted of Officer Reddick's murder and sentenced to 27 to 30 years in prison.

Officer Reddick, had served witht he department for three months. He was survived by his wife, four children, and his mother.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 30 years

alcohol violation, stolen vehicle

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to the home state of myself and my beloved son Larry.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05, Pittsburg, CA PD

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February 6, 2009