Memorial

Lieutenant Eugene Lasco

Photo of Lieutenant Eugene Lasco
End of Watch: Sun, Feb 21st, 2021
Date of Incident: Sun, Feb 21st, 2021
Cause of Death: Stabbing (Intentional)
Service Time: 11 years & 4 months
Age: 57

Survivors

His wife, Cynthia; son, Eugene, II; daughter, Cassandra Bell; multiple step-children and grandchildren

Incident

Lieutenant Lasco and a sergeant were attacked and stabbed by an inmate at approximately 2:40 p.m. Sunday. The sergeant suffered serious injuries.

The inmate was sentenced to 130 years in prison after being convicted of three murders in 2004. The inmate was also charged with Lieutenant Lasco's murder and other offenses in relation to the incident, which occurred in a common area of the maximum-security Indiana State Prison located in Michigan City.

I addition to his service with the Indiana Department of Correction, Lieutenant Lasco was also a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Agency

Indiana Department of Correction Patch
Indiana Department of Correction
302 West Washington Street E-334
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
(371) 232-5711
 Agency Website

Gallery

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Tributes

There are 3 tributes for Lieutenant Eugene Lasco.

Lieutenant Eugene Lasco
Left by Renee on Monday, February 22nd, 2021

Blessed are the peacemakers.  Thank you for your service, sir.  Rest In Peace.