Columbus Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 12, 1989
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 3 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 12, 1989
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Police Officer Clois Lamb was on duty inside of the police station when a suspect entered and opened fire, killing him and wounding a second officer.
The suspect fled on foot but was arrested by other officers several blocks away. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life plus 20 years.
Officer Lamb had served with the Columbus Police Department for 3-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.