Pittsburg Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, April 24, 2005
Add to My HeroesLarry Elwood Lasater, Jr.
Police Officer Larry Lasater succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects on the Delta De Anza Regional Trail.
The two suspects had just robbed a supermarket and bank branch and were fleeing from officers when they crashed their vehicle in a residential area. The two then fled onto the trail on foot.
As the officers searched for the suspect, Officer Lasater spotted one of them hiding in the bushes near the trail. As he ordered the suspect out of the bush at gunpoint, the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Lasater in the neck and leg. Other officers returned fire and took the suspect into custody. The second suspect was arrested a short distance away.
Officer Lasater was taken to a local hospital where he remained on life support for two days so that his organs could be donated.
In September 2007 both suspects were convicted of first degree murder. One of the suspects was sentenced to death and the second was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Officer Lasater was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Pittsburg Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his expectant wife, mother, and brother. His son was born 2 1/2 months after his death.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 257
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, April 23, 2005
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 1,675 ReflectionsOfficer Lasater, i'm here on the 20th anniversary of your passing. Although it's been some time since your passing, i'm sure the people and officers of pittsburg have not forgotten about you. No matter how much time goes on, you'll always be on the minds of others who have learned about you or have knew you in some way. Also, i am glad and grateful that you served your country as a marine, which goes to show how truly strong of a man you were to do such a courageous act to defend your people. Although i personally never knew you, i can tell you were a brave and strong individual to be the way you were, and the way you served as an officer and a soldier. Although you may be physically gone, you aren't gone nor forgotten by those who knew you, including your mother whom i've seen leave reflections on various other officers including yours, which shows that the law enforcement community is really supportive and amazing. As of this time, may you rest in peace knowing your service as a marine and officer is cherished very highly, as you were a man of strength and courage to all that knew of your presence. Rest Well Mr. Lasater
Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line
April 24, 2025
