Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, June 29, 1933
Add to My HeroesSam Griffin Lanford
Officer Griffin Lanford was shot and killed after he and his partner interrupted a burglary. Officer Lanford was fatally shot by the burglar. His partner was able to wound the suspect who was later arrested and executed.
Officer Lanford had been with the agency for six years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, three bothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 170
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Lanford.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 30, 2019
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