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Ernest Lafayette Lang Jr.
- Dec. 10, 1978 -
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Resided: |
PA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Dec. 10, 1978 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 39 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Delaware County Courthouse and Park Police Dept. PA
201 W. Front St. Media, PA
19063 USA (610)891-5000 |
County: | Delaware |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Corporal |
Sworn Date: | 9/1975 |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
3 years
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Survived by: |
Children Michelle, Kevin, Ernest and Kimberly.
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Chester City,
Delaware County,
PA
USA
Sun. Dec. 10, 1978
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Summary: |
Corporal Ernest Lang attempted to foil a hold-up at a bar in Chester City, when two armed bandits entered the establishment and threatened the patrons at gun point.
Corporal Lang , realizing the extreme threat to the lives and safety of the patrons, took action and engaged the bandits. During the fire fight that ensued, Cpl. Ernest Lang received a fatal gunshot wound. Although mortally wounded, Cpl.Lang managed to disable one bandit and succesfully stop the threat to the lives and safety of the patrons.
Both bandits were apprehended and there was no loss of civilian lives.
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Last Updated: Nov. 14, 2013 |
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