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Police Officer John J. Lanahan | Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Police Officer

John J. Lanahan

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch: Thursday, July 3, 1919

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 18 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/3/1919

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Officer Lanahan was shot and killed by a prisoner he was searching at the Central Station Jail. The suspect had been arrested for larceny and taken by officers to the Central Station. Officer Lanahan, a jail officer, was searching the suspect when the suspect drew a gun and shot and killed Officer Lanahan.

Officer Lanahan had served with the agency for 18 years.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 93rd anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phylllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater
December 27, 2012

 

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