Deputy Sheriff Alan Inzer
Deputy Sheriff Alan Inzer
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Louisiana
End of Watch: Thursday, January 25, 2007
Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 616
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 25, 2007
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Deputy Alan Inzer was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of several armed burglary suspects.
The deputy was off duty when he encountered the burglars on Ryan Street. He chased them in his vehicle and then pursued them on foot to Richard Street, where they exchanged shots. Deputy Inzer was struck in the leg and side and knocked to the ground. The suspect then shot him twice in the chest, fatally wounding him as he lay on the ground.
Four suspects were apprehended the following day. The killer was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, by members of the United States Marshals Service.
Deputy Inzer had served with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, mother, and sister.
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From God's word, to this man who gave his life to keep others safe.
In the Book of Hebrews 13: "God has said "Never will I Leave you; Never will I forsake you" so we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. what can man do to me?"
Our Thoughts are with you sir, and your family. Thank you for keeping us safe, you are a hero!
