Lambert grew up in Dayton and attended the former Allen Elementary School and Madison High School near Middletown, police said.
He began his career with the ISP in 2013. At the time of his passing, he was assigned to the District 15 Criminal Patrol Team in Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago.
“Throughout his career with the ISP, Trooper Lambert was recognized for his hard work, criminal interdiction efforts, and for being a rising leader among his peers,” the ISP stated.
Prior to joining the ISP, Lambert served eight years in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, 1-year-old daughter and his parents. Services will be this week in Illinois.
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