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Photograph: Patrolman Jesse Reall

Patch image: Columbus Division of Police, Ohio






Patrolman Jesse Reall
Columbus Division of Police
Ohio

End of Watch: Saturday, February 26, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 28

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 26, 1921
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Pardoned in 1935

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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