Lieutenant James William Lance, Jr., Southaven Police Department, Mississippi

Lieutenant James William Lance, Jr.

Southaven Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Friday, October 7, 1988

James William Lance, Jr.

Lieutenant James Lance was shot and killed at approximately 1:30 am after stopping a car that matched of the description of one used in several armed robberies in Memphis, Tennessee.

As he was handcuffing the male passenger the female driver exited the vehicle and opened fire on him, striking him several times. He was able to return fire but did not strike the shooter. The suspects were later apprehended and convicted of his murder. Both were sentenced to life.

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Age 40
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Two sentenced to life

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Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Citizens of and City of Southaven! Continue to Rest in Peace Lt Lance.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9

Corporal Tony Dunn
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D

October 7, 2015