Trooper Robert D. Lapp, Jr., Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

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Trooper

Robert D. Lapp, Jr.

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Monday, October 16, 1972

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Age: 30

Tour: 8 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/16/1972

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Shot and killed by officers

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Trooper Robert Lapp was shot and killed while serving a fugitive from justice warrant on a suspect. As Trooper Lapp and other officers entered the suspect’s apartment, a single shot was fired killing Trooper Lapp. Other officers returned fire, killing the suspect.

Trooper Lapp had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by this wife and three children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your sacrifice was made so many years ago. Evil was, is, and will be a part of life just as goodness such as yours will also be present.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 16, 2010

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Robert D. Lapp, Jr.

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