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G. M. Lanius, a 54-year-old male police officer with the Alexandria Police Department in Louisiana, tragically lost his life on August 2, 1909. Officer Lanius was shot and killed by a drunk suspect at a local bar. He had responded to the bar after receiving reports of a man with a gun. While attempting to disarm the suspect, Officer Lanius was shot in the stomach.
The suspect was promptly arrested and later convicted of murder. He was sentenced to life in prison. However, in 1911, the sus ...Read More
The suspect was promptly arrested and later convicted of murder. He was sentenced to life in prison. However, in 1911, the sus ...Read More
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G. M. Lanius
Male
Alexandria
LA
1909-06-02
54
G.M.
Lanius
11/25/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been reading through the discussion about Officer G. M. Lanius and his untimely death, and some... ...Read More
08/12/2024
08/12/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking about how difficult it must have been for Officer Lanius's famil... ...Read More
09/30/2023
I've been thinking about how difficult it must have been for Officer Lanius's famil... ...Read More
09/30/2023
Has anyone delved into how Officer Lanius's family coped after his tragic death? It's unimaginable w... ...Read More
08/30/2023
08/30/2023
