Police Officer Clois W. Lamb
Columbus Police Department
Georgia
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 12, 1989

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 3 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 12, 1989
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Lamb was on duty inside of the police station when a suspect entered and opened fire, fatally wounding him and wounding a second officer.

The suspect fled on foot but was arrested by other officers several blocks away. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life plus 20 years.

Officer Lamb had served with the agency for 3.5 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.