Lawrence Lamont
Murdered

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Lawrence "Buddy" Lamont, a 31-year-old Oglala Lakota and Vietnam War veteran, was a prominent figure during the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. On April 26, 1973, during a shootout between American Indian Movement (AIM) members and federal forces, Lamont was fatally shot by a sniper, the bullet piercing his heart. His death marked a turning point in the 71-day standoff, leading many participants to seek an end to the occupation.

Lamont's funeral was held on May 4, 1973, i ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Lawrence Lamont

gender

Male

city

Wounded-knee

state

Date of Death

1973-04-27

Age at Death

First Name

Lawrence

Last Name

Lamont

Last Updated

11/26/2024

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