Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, June 26, 1913
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: 217
Cause of Death: Struck by streetcar
Date of Incident: June 26, 1913
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Joseph Lavender was struck from behind by a streetcar at the intersection of Broad and Mitchell Streets.
He had served with the Columbus Division of Police for only two months. He was survived by his sister.