Patrolman William M. Lacey
San Antonio Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, November 29, 1900

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 2 days
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, November 29, 1900
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Lacey was shot and killed accidentally by a man he was protecting during a labor dispute. Patrolman Lacey was assigned to protect non-union workers during strikes. He was escorting one of the workers on a repair job when the man was attacked. Patrolman Lacy came to the man's aid but was shot by the suspect who began firing at his attacker.

Patrolman Lacy had only been with the agency for two days and was survived by his wife and four children.