Bio & Incident Details
Age: 40
Tour: 5 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 1/7/1880
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Offender: Apprehended
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Patrolman Lee Lynam was shot and killed by a suspect he had arrested earlier in the day. The suspect was released and told to behave. He tracked down Patrolman Lynam and shot and killed him inside a cafe at 109 East Third Street.
The suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Officer Lynam had served with the agency for 5 years and was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and brother. He is buried in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Section 31 Lot 83, Dayton, Ohio.
