Fallen Officers
Since 1911, the Baton Rouge Police Department has lost eighteen officers in line of duty deaths.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
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| Joseph Marino |
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Gunfire |
| Frank E. Schoonmaker |
|
Gunfire |
| George W. Bannister |
|
Gunfire |
| J.D. Blackwell |
|
Automobile accident |
| Thomas R. Fancher |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Dennis R. Heap |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Karl F. Bourgoyne |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Linda A. Lawrence |
|
Gunfire |
| Carl Robert D’Abadie |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Charles David Stegall |
|
Vehicular assault |
| Warren Joseph Broussard |
|
Gunfire |
| Betty Dunn Smothers |
|
Gunfire |
| Vickie Salassi Wax |
|
Gunfire |
| Terry Lee Melancon Jr. |
|
Gunfire |
| Christopher Michael Metternich |
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Vehicular assault |
| Mark Beck |
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Automobile accident |
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