Detective Sam D. Morgan, Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas

Detective Sam D. Morgan

Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Saturday, October 30, 1915

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Sam D. Morgan

Detective Sam Morgan was shot and killed in a shootout on West 12th Street while he and other officers attempted to arrest a subject.

The man was able to gain control of another officer's handgun and shot Detective Morgan. The subject was then killed in a hand-to-hand struggle with Detective Morgan.

Detective Morgan had served with the Little Rock Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Killed by Detective Morgan

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 99th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 29, 2014