Police Officer Lawrence F. Tierney, Saint Paul Police Department, Minnesota

Police Officer Lawrence F. Tierney

Saint Paul Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Wednesday, November 14, 1934

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Lawrence F. Tierney

Officer Lawrence Tierney was shot and killed while pursuing an 18-year-old robbery suspect on Avon Avenue at 9:30 p.m.

As the suspect fled from other officers he ran into an alley behind 869 Grand Avenue and Lincoln Street where he encountered Officer Tierney at point-blank range. The two exchanged shots and Officer Tierney was fatally wounded. The wounded suspect fled but was later apprehended at his home when his father turned him in. He was convicted of first-degree murder, and sentenced to life in prison where he died in 1943.

Officer Tierney had been with the agency for nine years.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 9 years
Badge 240

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Not available
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Died in prison

foot pursuit, robbery

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Officer Tierney,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Paul. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 14, 2024