Joseph Lacoste

Death by Force

On November 1, 1911, Patrolman Joseph Lacoste, aged 39, of the New Orleans Police Department, was tragically shot and killed in the Algiers Ferry House. Lacoste, a dedicated officer who had served for eight years, was pursuing a suspect who had boarded a ferry at Canal Street with a shotgun and pistol, threatening other passengers. As the ferry docked, the suspect fled into the ferry house, where he opened fire, killing Lacoste and seriously wounding another officer. In the ensuing chaos, additi ...Read More

Patrolman Joseph Lacoste - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

Patrolman Joseph Lacoste, age 39 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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