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Patrolman Simon Chiasson | Lafayette Police Department, Louisiana
Lafayette Police Department, Louisiana

Patrolman

Simon Chiasson

Lafayette Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: Sunday, July 11, 1926

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 11, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Simon Chiasson was shot and killed on Vermilion Street as he attempted to apprehend a suspect wanted for shooting two railroad inspectors.

The man was shot and killed by other officers.

Patrolman Chiasson had served with the Lafayette Police Department for five years.