Robert A. Lally
1975
Robert A. Lally.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Sergeant Robert Lally was shot and killed by a store owner who mistook him for a burglar while checking doors to businesses at 5552 Colerain Avenue. The man was sentenced to ten years for involuntary manslaughter but was paroled after only one year. Sergeant Lally had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 19 years. He was survived by his wife, two children, two sisters, and three brothers. Two of his brothers, two nieces, and two nephews also served in law enforcement in Ohio. He is buried in St Joseph Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, two sisters, and three brothers.
Service Record
Also Served
Cincinnati Police Department
Sergeant
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