Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Friday, August 3, 1934
Add to My HeroesWalter Lanfair
Patrolman Walter Lanfair was shot and killed while investigating a report of a burglary in progress.
Patrolman Lanfair had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for 11 years.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender executed in 1936
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