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Lawrence Rudy Cadena Sr.

Case from Dallas, TX dated Dec 13, 1988

Victim Details

Lawrence Rudy Cadena, Sr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Dallas

TX

1988-12-13

43

Lawrence

Rudy Cadena Sr.

07/27/2026

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Corporal Lawrence Rudy Cadena Sr., aged 43, was a dedicated officer with the Dallas Police Department, having served for 17 years. On December 13, 1988, he was tragically shot and killed during an undercover narcotics investigation near the intersection of North Fitzhugh Avenue and Capitol Avenue. As the investigation commenced, one of the suspects opened Corporal Cadena's car door and shot him multiple times in the abdomen, chest, and arms. This led to a gun battle between the shooters and othe ...
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