Officer Rene G. Lacau
San Francisco Police Department
California
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 15, 1969

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 15, 1969
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Lacau suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a violent stolen car suspect. The suspect was later subdued by four other officers.

Officer Lacau had been with the agency for 19 years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, parents and brother.