Policeman Lewis Lare
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, August 21, 1872
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Policeman Lare succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 5 days earlier when he was shot at the intersection of Broad Street and Chestnut Street. The suspect was convicted of Policeman Lare's murder and sentenced to 6.5 years in prison.

Policeman Lare was assigned to the 5th District.

 
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