Patrolman Lionel Emanuel Isaac, Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands

Patrolman Lionel Emanuel Isaac

Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands

End of Watch Tuesday, May 18, 1948

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Lionel Emanuel Isaac

Patrolman Lionel Isaac was inadvertently shot and killed by another patrolman while attempting to break up a large fight at a Whit Monday picnic on St. Thomas at about 7:20 pm.

The picnic was being held in the country along the road between Charlotte Amalie and Tutu. Patrolman Isaac was attempting to separate participants in the fight when the other patrolman drew his weapon and inadvertently discharged it. The round struck Patrolman Isaac in the back. He was transported to Municipal Hospital where he succumbed to his wound at about 4:00 am.

Patrolman Isaac was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Virgin Island Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Monday, May 17, 1948
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

accidental discharge, fight call

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Patrolman Isaac,
On today, the 77th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 18, 2025