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Rocco W. Laurie
- Jan. 27, 1972 -
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Resided: |
NY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jan. 27, 1972 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 23 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | New York City Police Dept. - NY
1 Police Plaza New York, NY
10038 USA (646)610-5000 |
County: | New York |
Dept. Type: | Municiple/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Ambush |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 11019 |
On The Job: |
2 years
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Bio: Officer Laurie and Officer Foster served in the U.S. Marine Corps together. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NY
USA
Thu. Jan. 27, 1972
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Summary: |
Officer Rocco Laurie and Officer Gregory Foster were assassinated by members of the Black Liberation Army while walking their patrol beat on Avenue B and East 11th Street in the 9th Precinct.
As they were walking down the street, three or four suspects walked pass them, spun around, and opened fire, shooting them in their backs. After the officers fell, the killers took their handguns and shot them several more times.
The Black Liberation Army was a violent, radical group that attempted to fight for independence from the United States government in the late 1960's and early 1970's. The BLA was responsible for the murders of more than 10 police officers around the country. They were also responsible for violent attacks around the country that left many police officers wounded.
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Disposition: |
On February 14, 1972, one of two suspects was shot and killed in a gun battle with police in St. Louis, Missouri. The other suspect, arrested at the scene, had Officer Laurie's service revolver in his possession. He was returned to New York and charged with two counts of murder. He was acquitted in 1973.
He was returned to Missouri where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for convictions in the St. Louis incident. A third suspect was captured in New Orleans in 1973. He was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Patrolman Waverly Jones and Patrolman Joseph A. Piagentini of the New York City Police Department on May 21, 1971. |
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Related: |
Gregory P. Foster
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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