Galveston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 3, 1919
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 2, 1919
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Died in prison
Officer Lawson was shot and killed on his second day of duty by a disgruntled former officer. Officer Lawson had been hired to replace this former officer, who had just been fired by the chief. Upon hearing that Officer Lawson had been hired, the former officer searched for him and shot him several times when he was located.
The suspect was convicted of the murder and sentenced to 25 years. He died in prison March 8, 1924.