Chief of Police Sumner A. Dillard, Shelbyville Police Department, Tennessee

Chief of Police Sumner A. Dillard

Shelbyville Police Department, Tennessee

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Sumner A. Dillard

Chief of Police Sumner Dillard was shot and killed after he and an officer had just arrested two subjects for illegally transporting liquor and fleeing from officers at 11:00 a.m.

After a short pursuit, the officers finally stopped the vehicle on Fishing Ford Road, west of Shelbyville. Chief Sumner and another officer arrested the two subjects. They were driving away when the owner of the alcohol opened fire on the patrol car with a .30 caliber rifle, striking Chief Dillard in the back of the head.

The suspect was apprehended at the scene and later charged with first-degree murder. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 10- 20 years.

Chief Dillard had served with the Shelbyville Police Department for over five months. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 5 months, 2 weeks
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 10-20 years

alcohol violation, arrest

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 76th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

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

March 2, 2012