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 incident occurred in a common area of the maximum-security Indiana State Prison located in Michigan City.

Agency

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

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.