Joplin Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, June 26, 1931
Alex C. Lachman
Captain Lachman was shot and killed by a suspect he had just arrested for auto theft. While Captain Lachman and another officer were transporting the suspect to jail, he pulled a gun and shot and killed Captain Lachman who was able to return fire before he died and shot the suspect several times.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot by Capt. Lachman
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View all 5 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
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