Captain Alex C. Lachman
Joplin Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Friday, June 26, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, June 26, 1931
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot by Capt. Lachman

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.