Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, October 16, 1972
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 16, 1972
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed by officers
Trooper Robert Lapp was shot and killed while serving a warrant to a fugitive.
As Trooper Lapp and other officers entered the suspect’s apartment, a single shot was fired, killing Trooper Lapp. Other officers returned fire, killing the suspect.
Trooper Lapp was a U.S Navy veteran who had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for eight years. He was survived by his wife and three children.