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Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Paul Felcyn | Redwood County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota
Redwood County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota

Deputy Sheriff

Lawrence Paul Felcyn

Redwood County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota

End of Watch: Sunday, June 25, 1972

Biographical Info

Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 25, 1972
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Deputy Lawrence Felcyn was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to reports of a man walking around with a gun threatening to kill people.

As the officers arrived, the suspect opened fire on the patrol car, striking Deputy Felcyn. The suspect then committed suicide.

Deputy Felcyn had served with the Redwood County Sheriff's Department for eight months. He was survived by his mother and brothers.