Dayton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, January 17, 1880
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 7, 1880
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Patrolman Lee Lynam was shot and killed by a suspect he had arrested earlier in the day. The suspect was released and told to behave. He tracked down Patrolman Lynam and shot and killed him inside a cafe at 109 East Third Street.
The suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Officer Lynam had served with the Dayton Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and brother.
He is buried in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Section 31 Lot 83, Dayton, Ohio.