Dennis Elisha LaPage Charleston Police Department Saturday, January 19, 2002

PFC Dennis LaPage was shot and killed by a suspect who went on a shooting spree following a three car accident he was involved in at Cannon Street and Courenay Drive. The accident occurred in front of a hospital helicopter landing pad. Two flight medics who were eating at a nearby restaurant witnessed the accident and ran to the scene to offer assistance. As they checked the victims, the suspect reached back into his car and retrieved a handgun. He then opened fire striking both flight medics, killing one. The suspect then fled the scene and encountered PFC LaPage, who was working a uniformed off-duty security job at a private college dorm. Thinking PFC LaPage was searching for him, the suspect immediately opened fire, striking him in the head, back, and elbow. PFC LaPage was wearing a protective vest at the time. PFC LaPage had been employed with the Charleston Police Department for seven years, and is survived by his wife and two step-children. Dennis Elisha LaPage's name has been engraved at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. His name can be located on panel 23, East-10. A plaque bearing Dennis Elisha LaPage's name is displayed at the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame in Columbia. Views: 2,219

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