Deputy Sheriff Ralph Gayle Hancock, age 30

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Lost to gun violence on January 10, 1972 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Deputy Sheriff Hancock was with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for 7 years. Thank you for your service & RIP.

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