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Patrolman Norman C. Reker | Cleveland Heights Police Department, Ohio Cleveland Heights Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

Norman C. Reker

Cleveland Heights Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Saturday, February 21, 1948

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # 18

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/21/1948

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Executed in 1949

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Patrolman Norman Reker was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a robbery in progress on Colchester Road.

The robber opened fire and struck Patrolman Reker in the stomach. Both officers were able to return fire and shot the robber. Patrolman Reker was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.

The robber was sentenced to death in the electric chair and executed on June 23, 1949.

Patrolman Reker was survived by his wife mother and brother.

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Patrolman Reker,
Sir, even though it has been 65 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cleveland Heights. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. It took another year but your murderer got the justice that he deserved.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
February 23, 2013

 

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