Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Thursday, July 3, 1919
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Lanahan
Officer Lanahan was shot and killed by a prisoner he was searching at the Central Station Jail. The suspect had been arrested for larceny and taken by officers to the Central Station. Officer Lanahan, a jail officer, was searching the suspect when the suspect drew a gun and shot and killed Officer Lanahan.
Officer Lanahan had served with the agency for 18 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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