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Patrolman Patrick J. Lane | Hoboken Police Department, New Jersey
Hoboken Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman

Patrick J. Lane

Hoboken Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Friday, March 9, 1928

Biographical Info

Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 46

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 9, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1961

Patrolman Lane was shot and killed by a New York gangster he stopped for speeding. The 24-year-old suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life on May 4, 1928. He was paroled on December 5, 1961.

Patrolman Lane had served with the agency for 17 years.