Police Officer John Harold Larson, St. Paul Police Department, Minnesota

Police Officer John Harold Larson

St. Paul Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Saturday, August 10, 1974

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John Harold Larson

Police Officer John Larson was killed in a traffic collision when his patrol car collided with a fire department van at Grand and Snelling Avenues while responding to an emergency call at 11:30 p.m.

Officer Larson, who was the passenger in the patrol vehicle, succumbed to head injuries at St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital at 12:35 a.m. His partner and four firemen were not injured.

Officer Larson was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the St. Paul Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Friday, August 9, 1974

emergency response, vehicle crash

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Officer Larson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 10, 2024