RONALD DUPLECHAIN

Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 41-W: 6
Department: New Orleans, Louisiana, P.D.
End of Watch: November 17, 1979
Cause: SHOT
Age:
Years of Service: 3
Description: Patrolman Duplechain had stepped inside an establishment to use the phone and he came upon two men who were fighting and arguing. As Patrolman Duplechain attempted to stop the fight, one of the men drew a gun and shot him. Although wounded, Patrolman Duplechain was able to return fire. Patrolman Duplechain was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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