Detective Jack W. Laicy

Detective Jack W. Laicy | New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Detective Jack W. Laicy

New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Saturday, November 24, 1923

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Jack W. Laicy

Detective Jack Laicy succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier when he shot in the railyards in Lorain, Ohio.

He was shot after ordering four men out of a coal car. Despite being wounded, he was able to return fire and wounded one of the men. The wounded man was arrested approximately on hour later and charged with Detective Laicy's murder. Detective Laicy was able to identify the subject before he died in the hospital four days later.

The man was convicted of Detective Laicy's murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Detective Laicy was a combat veteran of WWI and had been wounded during the war. He was survived by his wife and one child.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Ohio
  • Incident Date Tuesday, November 20, 1923
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life

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Ninety-five years ago, Detective Laicy gave his life in performance of his duties, and he is remembered today on this anniversary. His assailant is long forgotten.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

November 24, 2018

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