Corporal Lawrence Rudy Cadena Sr.
Dallas Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 13, 1988

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 3166

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 13, 1988
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed on August 14, 2002

Corporal Lawrence R. Cadena was shot and killed during an undercover narcotics investigation.

As the investigation began, one of the suspects opened Corporal Cadena's car door and shot him in the abdomen, chest, and arms. A gun battle ensued between the shooters and other officers.

One assailant was shot and killed, two others were wounded. One of the wounded was sentenced to death and one to life. The suspect sentenced to death was executed on August 14, 2002.

Corporal Cadena was a 17 year vetern of the Dallas Police Department; He is survived by three children.