Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, December 16, 1932
Add to My HeroesDaniel E. Souders
Deputy Daniel Souders was shot and killed in a shootout with two suspects on the Cincinnati-Louisville Turnpike near Mack, Ohio.
One of the suspects was also killed in the shootout, one was apprehended, and the third escaped. The suspects were believed to have been involved in a robbery and car theft in Cleveland earlier in the day.
Deputy Souders was survived by his wife and four children.
He is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cleves, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Daniel E. Souders of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio, and the additional 91 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 16, 2024
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