Ronald Duplechain
1979
Ronald Leon Duplechain.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Ronald Duplechain was shot and killed when he attempted to intervene in a disturbance while off duty. Patrolman Duplechain was on payphone when a fight erupted. The suspect pulled a pistol and threatened to shoot several patrons. When Patrolman Duplechain identified himself as a police officer and tried to calm the gunman, he was shot in the chest. Patrolman Duplechain returned fire and shot the suspect in the leg. Patrolman succumbed to his chest wound and died at Charity Hospital. The suspect was charged with murder. Patrolman Duplechain was a United States military veteran and had served with the New Orleans Police Department for four years. He was survived by his mother, father, and 11 siblings. His sister also served with the New Orleans Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, father, and 11 siblings.
Service Record
1970 – 1974
1974 – 1976
Also Served
New Orleans Police Department
Patrolman
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