Sheriff Thomas Edward Lashbrook

Sheriff Thomas Edward Lashbrook | Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
Sheriff Thomas Edward Lashbrook

Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, April 28, 1922

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Thomas Edward Lashbrook

Sheriff Thomas Lashbrook, Constable Carl Neff and Deputy Arthur Utter were shot and killed while attempting to intervene in a labor dispute. Several of the participants opened fire on the officers, fatally wounding all three.

One suspect was killed and another wounded in return gunfire. Twenty-nine men were arrested and charged with murder.

On July 3, 1922, 17 men were convicted of manslaughter and each was sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year to life in prison.

Sheriff Lashbrook had served with the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department for three years.

Bio

  • Age 44
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Deputy Lashbrook's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 11-27-17 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police

November 27, 2017

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