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Police Chief dies when hit by falling branch

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Updated: 1/28/2009 9:51 am

Published: 1/28/2009 6:18 am

Truman, Arkansas Police Chief Larry Blagg was killed by a falling tree branch following an ice storm.

According to police officials, Chief Blagg was helping clear limbs and other debris after Tuesday’s ice storm when a tree branch fell on him. Trumann Mayor Sheila Walters says Blagg went into cardiac arrest. The 40-year-old police chief died on the way to the hospital.

Blagg had been with the Truman Police Department since 1992.

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lharplizotte - 1/28/2009 8:39 AM

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My heart broke when I read this story this morning. How unfortunate, for Chief Blagg to be killed. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Chief Blagg's family, friends, and fellow officers of the Truman Police Dept. May God be with you and comfort you all, during this difficult time.

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