Lawrence Albert “Larry” Wirth

How they died

Deadly force

Officer John Doogan shot Lawrence Albert "Larry" Wirth, who was reportedly stabbing a man. Police responded to a 911 call at around 2:40 a.m. at a home where Wirth had allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife and began stabbing a man with whom he'd recently broken off their relationship. According to police, the officers had to force entry into the room. Doogan fired one shot at Wirth hitting him in the head or neck.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Lawrence Albert “Larry” Wirth, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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