HERMAN THOMAS LANGE

Officer Rank: Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 63-W: 27
Department: Dearborn County, Indiana, S.O.
End of Watch: December 31, 1929
Cause: SHOT
Age: 40
Years of Service: 1
Description: Sheriff Lange was shot while attempting to arrest two intoxicated bar patrons who were engaged in a brawl. Sheriff Lange died of his injuries the next day. His assailant was convicted of murder and sentenced to death.
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