Lieutenant Eugene Lee Lasco, Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana

Lieutenant Eugene Lee Lasco

Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana

End of Watch Sunday, February 21, 2021

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Eugene Lee Lasco

Lieutenant Eugene Lasco was stabbed to death by an inmate at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana.

The prisoner was being escorted through a common area when he began to assault another corrections officer. When Lieutenant Lasco came to the officer's assistance the inmate stabbed him as well before being subdued by other officers.

Lieutenant Lasco and the other wounded officer were transported to Franciscan Health Michigan City. Lieutenant Lasco succumbed to his wounds at the hospital.

The inmate, who was serving a sentence for three murders in Marion County, was charged with murder was charged with Lieutenant Lasco's murder and other offenses.

Lieutenant Lasco was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Indiana Department of Correction for 11-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 11 years, 6 months
Badge 15
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon
Offender Charged with murder

prisoner custody

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Lt Lasco we like everyday remember sacrifice you paid because you held the line between good and evil, You paid the ultimate sacrifice by doing what few will do a because that your a hero. We will forever remeber your service to our state an to officers you served alongside thank you sir!! We have it from here

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September 22, 2025