Redding Police Department, California
End of Watch: Thursday, January 7, 1943
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: January 4, 1943
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Paul Lane was accidentally shot by a fellow officer who was attempting to re-holster his weapon inside the police station.
Patrolman Lane was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition for three days before succumbing to his wound.
Patrolman Lane had served with the Redding Police Department for six months. He was survived by his wife and 9-year-old son.