Deputy J. W. Lacaze - Rapides Parish Sheriff's Dept. - True Life Hero

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J. W. Lacaze
- Jan. 24, 1909 -

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Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department Agency Patch

Resided:	LA, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Jan. 24, 1909
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 27 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Rapides Parish Sheriff's Dept. LA USA
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Deputy
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	LA USA Sun. Jan. 24, 1909
Summary:	Deputy Lacaze was shot and killed from ambush while on patrol. He heard a gun cock behind him and as he turned around he was shot in the back. He was able to identify the suspect who shot him before he succumbed to his wound. The suspect was apprehended and charged with his murder. Deputy Lacaze was survived by his wife and child.
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