Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, July 1, 1943
Add to My HeroesLawrence A. Adam
Officer Adam was shot and killed during the Detroit Race Riots of 1943. He and three other officers had responded to the corner of Brush Street and Vernor Highway when Officer Adam was struck in the groin by a shotgun blast fired from a nearby hotel.
Officer Adam had served with the Detroit Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 29, 2019
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