Bio & Incident Details
Age: 38
Tour: 13 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/26/1938
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Officer Lawler and Officer Hiram Reno were shot and killed by a robbery suspect they had just arrested at Hamilton and Forrest Avenues. The man had been placed in the back of the officers' patrol car. The suspect produced a handgun concealed in his coat and shot both officers, killing them instantly. Police shot and killed the suspect.
Officer Lawler had served with the Detroit Police Department for 13 years and was assigned to the 8th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and three children.
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