Patrolman Ben J. Lehman
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Sunday, May 3, 1936

Biographical Info
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 27 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Sunday, May 3, 1936
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Lehman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Glenwood and Irving Avenues North. The suspect struck him at approximately 50 mph. The man stopped, got out of his car, then got back in and drove away. He was arrested at his home a short time later.

Patrolman Lehman had been with the agency for 27 years.