Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: 5 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 1/7/1880
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect: 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.
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.
