Special Officer Joseph Lampkin, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Officer Joseph Lampkin

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Tuesday, December 8, 1891

Add to My Heroes

Joseph Lampkin

Special Officer Joseph Lampkin was shot and killed at the train depot in La Junta, Colorado, while attempting to arrest a mentally deranged man.

The suspect committed suicide after shooting Officer Lampkin.

Special Officer Lampkin was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 37
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Colorado
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

EDP

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 5 Reflections

Officer Lampkin,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 8, 2021