Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 8, 1891
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 8, 1891
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Special Officer Joseph Lampkin was shot and killed at the train depot in La Junta, Colorado, while attempting to arrest a mentally deranged man.
The suspect committed suicide after shooting Officer Lampkin.
Special Officer Lampkin was survived by his wife and three children.