U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert Lapp
1972
Robert D. Lapp Jr. served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Robert also served in the U.S. Navy.
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.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1960 – 1963
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Police
Trooper
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