Keeping "The Promise"
End of Watch: September 29, 1900 Cleveland Police Department Age 38 The fatal shooting occurred when a fight broke out between striking union molders and non-union men who were brought in to work the striking molders’ jobs. When the fight broke out, shots were fired. At the time, Detectives Foulks and Parker were inside anRead More
End of Watch: May 6, 1900 Cleveland Police Department Appointed on December 2, 1892, Patrolman Shipp was a 7-year veteran of the Cleveland Police Department. Patrolman Shipp served the majority of his tenure in the Third District and was described by his superiors and peers as an officer with a great deal of courage andRead More
End of Watch: April 18, 1916 Medina Village Marshal’s Office Age: 60 On April 18, 1916, Medina Village Watchman, John Gates, 60 years old, went to work like he did so many other nights, fulfilling his obligation to make sure the businesses in village were secure. At some point during his rounds and during theRead More
End of Watch: August 28, 1976 Medina County Sheriff’s Department Age: 57 On August 28, 1976, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Deputy Baca and other deputies were dispatched to a home in Hinckley Township on a domestic disturbance. Upon arriving on the scene they found a male who became violent and abusive with the deputies. ARead More
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