Patrolman Ray Melvin Lazear, Wheeling Police Department, West Virginia

Patrolman Ray Melvin Lazear

Wheeling Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Monday, January 12, 1925

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Ray Melvin Lazear

Patrolman Lazear was shot and killed by a homeowner who mistook him for a robbery suspect at 3 Pike Street. The man had been robbed at his home by two suspects and called police. When Patrolman Lazear responded to the scene he began to open the home's door but was shot by the homeowner.

Patrolman Lazear served with the Wheeling Police Department for two years and was recently engaged to be married

Bio

Age 24
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Not available

burglary, fatal funnel

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Patrolman Lazear,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wheeling.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 12, 2025