Redwood County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota
End of Watch: Sunday, June 25, 1972
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available
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.