Dayton City Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, January 17, 1880
Add to My HeroesLee Lynam
Patrolman Lee Lynam was shot and killed by a suspect he had arrested earlier in the day. The suspect was released and told to behave. He tracked down Patrolman Lynam and shot and killed him inside a cafe at 109 East Third Street.
The suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Officer Lynam had served with the Dayton Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and brother.
He is buried in Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Section 31 Lot 83, Dayton, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, January 7, 1880
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Lee Lynam of the Dayton City Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
January 17, 2023
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