Dayton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, September 25, 1927
Add to My HeroesJohn C. Post
Captain John Post and two other officers were attempting to apprehend a suspect who had already shot another man over an argument at a crap game.
Captain Post and two other officers were ascending the stairway in an apartment building that the suspect was hiding in at 231 Franklin Street. The man opened fire on them, wounding all three officers. Captain Post succumbed to his wounds later that week. The officers who were able to return fire shot the suspect.
The suspect was later tried and convicted of murder, but died of his wounds after the trial.
Captain Post had served with the Dayton Police Department for 24 years. The Dayton Police FOP lodge is named after Captain Post.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 38
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, September 23, 1927
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Captain John C. Post of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
September 25, 2023
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