New York State Police, New York
End of Watch: Monday, February 11, 2002
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 9 months
Badge Number: 4686
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 11, 2002
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Trooper Lawrence Gleason was shot and killed when responding to a domestic disturbance call in Crown Point, New York.
He talked to the female complainant at approximately 9:00 a.m. when the male suspect arrived at the residence. The male then fired three shots into the home with a rifle, fatally wounding Trooper Gleason. The fatal round struck Trooper Gleason in the back, penetrating his vest.
The suspect then entered the house, murdered his girlfriend, and then committed suicide.
Trooper Gleason had served with the New York State Police for nine months. He is survived by his fiancée, parents, and sisters.