Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Lawrence Klump was shot and killed when he instructed a group of men to clear the streets and stop disturbing the peace at 704 West Fifth Street in Cincinnati. One of the men opened fire, striking Patrolman Klump six times. The suspect was sentenced to life and died in prison. Patrolman Klump had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for nearly 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Klump gave the Cincinnati Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cincinnati community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Klump.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Lawrence Morris Klump is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cincinnati Police Department, 63 of 106 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Lawrence Morris Klump's cause is highlighted.
How Lawrence Morris Klump Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life; died in prison.
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Lawrence Morris Klump is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Lawrence Morris Klump was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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