Trooper Robert D. Lapp, Jr., Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

Trooper Robert D. Lapp, Jr.

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Monday, October 16, 1972

Robert D. Lapp, Jr.

Trooper Robert Lapp was shot and killed while serving a fugitive from justice warrant on a suspect. As Trooper Lapp and other officers entered the suspect’s apartment, a single shot was fired killing Trooper Lapp. Other officers returned fire, killing the suspect.

Trooper Lapp was a U.S Navy veteran had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for eight years and was survived by this wife and three children.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Shot and killed by officers

escapee, fugitive

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40 years ago today you passed. Your memory lives on with your fellow Troopers at the barracks, most of whom were not even born that day. We all know who you are and the bravery that you showed. You did not die in vain. Rest in peace Trooper.

Troop J, Lancaster

October 16, 2012