Roll of Honor
Derrick Lanier
Incident
Police Officer Derrick Lanier was shot and killed while working an overtime assignment at a club at 9600 Madison Avenue. Two men whom he had escorted out of the club returned to the scene, and one opened fire. Officer Lanier attempted to draw his weapon but was shot in the head three times before he had an opportunity to do so. The gunman then walked outside, reloaded his gun, reentered, and shot Officer Lanier several times as he lay on the floor. He and his companion were apprehended the next day. According to two witnesses, Officer Lanier pushed them to the ground and out of the way of the gunshots as his final act, saving their lives. Officer Lanier had served Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department for four years.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Lanier gave the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Lanier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Derrick Lanier 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 Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Derrick Lanier's cause is highlighted.
How Derrick Lanier Compares
Offender Outcome
Arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Derrick Lanier is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Derrick Lanier was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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