Lafayette Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, July 11, 1926
Add to My HeroesSimon Chiasson
Patrolman Simon Chiasson was shot and killed on Vermilion Street as he attempted to apprehend a suspect wanted for shooting two railroad inspectors.
The man was shot and killed by other officers.
Patrolman Chiasson had served with the Lafayette Police Department for five years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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