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Patrolman Jesse Reall | Columbus Division of Police, Ohio Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

Patrolman

Jesse Reall

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch: Saturday, February 26, 1921

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 3 years

Badge # 28

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/26/1921

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Pardoned in 1935

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Patrolman Reall was shot and killed by a suspected bootlegger after intercepting a load of whisky at 6th and Naughten Streets. The suspect shot him as he searched his car. The suspect was arrested a week later in Columbus.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He was pardoned by Governor Davey on September 22, 1935.

Patrolman Reall had been with the agency for three years.

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Patrolman Reall,
On today, the 87th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbus. It disgusts me that some "politician" thought more than of you when he released your murderer after only servicing 14 years.

R.I.P.
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February 26, 2008

 

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