Officer Larry Eugene Quinn
DeKalb County Police Department
Georgia
End of Watch: Sunday, February 4, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 4, 1973
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Convicted

Officer Larry Quinn was intentionally struck by a vehicle being operated by an escaped prisoner.

Officer Quinn was armed with his shotgun and positioned outside his patrol vehicle awaiting the arrival of the suspect vehicle. When the suspect saw the officer, he drove his vehicle into the officer, killing him. The suspect was convicted of charges in connection with Officer Quinn's death.

Officer Quinn had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.