In the summer of 1900 in New Orleans, a 48-year-old male, Patrolman Peter J. Lamb, lost his life in the line of duty. The series of events that led to his death began on July 23rd, when three police officers approached a man and his friend. The situation escalated quickly when the man produced a handgun and opened fire, wounding one of the officers. This initial confrontation set in motion a city-wide manhunt for the shooter.
The following day, acting on a tip, a team of officers, includi
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