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- Feb. 13, 1953 -
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Laguna Beach Police Dept. CA Patch
Resided: CA, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Feb. 13, 1953
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 48 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Laguna Beach Police Dept.
505 Forest Avenue  
Laguna Beach, CA   92651   USA
(949)497-0701
County: Orange
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: Jail   Laguna Beach,   Orange County, CA   USA   Fri. Feb. 13, 1953
Summary: On February 13, 1953 Officer French was in the process of booking a suspect on forgery charges, but not searched, into the Laguna Beach City Jail.

During the booking process the suspect drew a concealed weapon and demanded Officer French give up his gun. French refused. The suspect fired one round, which struck Officer French in the chest and killed him.

The suspect escaped and fled to Dana Point, where he committed suicide.

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