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Gordon G. French
- Feb. 13, 1953 -
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(17053)
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Resided: |
CA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Feb. 13, 1953 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 48 yrs. of age |
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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
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Jail
Laguna Beach,
Orange County,
CA
USA
Fri. Feb. 13, 1953
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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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