Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 13, 1988
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 3166
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 13, 1988
Weapon Used: Handgun; Tech-9
Suspect Info: Executed in 2002
Corporal Lawrence R. Cadena was shot and killed during an undercover narcotics investigation near the intersection of North Fitzhugh Avenue at Capitol Avenue.
As the investigation began, one of the suspects opened Corporal Cadena's car door and shot him in the abdomen, chest, and arms. A gun battle ensued between the shooters and other officers.
One assailant was shot and killed, two others were wounded. One of the wounded was sentenced to death and one to life. The suspect sentenced to death was executed on August 14, 2002.
Corporal Cadena had served with the Dallas Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by three children.