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Captain Alex C. Lachman | Joplin Police Department, Missouri Joplin Police Department, Missouri

Captain

Alex C. Lachman

Joplin Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Friday, June 26, 1931

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/26/1931

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot by Capt. Lachman

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Captain Lachman was shot and killed by a suspect he had just arrested for auto theft. While Captain Lachman and another officer were transporting the suspect to jail, he pulled a gun and shot and killed Captain Lachman who was able to return fire before he died and shot the suspect several times.

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You paid the ultimate price 76 years ago today. Thank you for your dedication and your service. You are NOT forgotten. You ARE a hero.

Detective Sergeant Mark Hanna
Fayetteville, AR PD
June 26, 2007

 

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