United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert D. Lapp
1972
Robert D. Lapp Jr. served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Robert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Trooper Robert Lapp was shot and killed while serving a warrant to a fugitive. As Trooper Lapp and other officers entered the suspect’s apartment, a single shot was fired, killing Trooper Lapp. Other officers returned fire, killing the suspect. Trooper Lapp was a U.S Navy veteran who had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Keepsakes
Shared stone
Service Record
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Police
Trooper
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Permanent identifier
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