Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, June 29, 1933
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 170
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 29, 1933
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed
Officer Griffin Lanford was shot and killed after he and his partner interrupted a burglary in the 2400 block of North Prarie Avenue.
Officer Lanford was fatally shot by the burglar. His partner wounded the suspect, who was later arrested and executed.
Officer Lanford had served with the Dallas Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, three brothers, and two sisters.