Policeman Lewis H. Lare, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman Lewis H. Lare

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, August 21, 1872

Lewis H. Lare

Policeman Lare succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 5 days earlier when he was shot at the intersection of Broad Street and Chestnut Street. The suspect was convicted of Policeman Lare's murder and sentenced to 6.5 years in prison.

Policeman Lare was assigned to the 5th District. He is a U.S. Civil War Veteran having served as a private with the Spear's Independent Company, Pennsylvania Militia Infantry, (Philadelphia City Police). He is buried in Machpelah Cemetery, Philadelphia.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 14 years
Badge 224

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, August 16, 1872
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 6.5 years

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Policeman Lewis LARE, ... the passage of time will never diminish our sincere appreciation for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for us. God Bless You and your Family, Community and the Philadelphia Police Dept.

another grateful citizen

August 21, 2015