Patrolman Eugene Stinchcomb
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, May 12, 1952

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 12, 1952
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Committed

Patrolman Stinchcomb was shot and killed with his own service weapon when he responded to a disturbance on a city bus. When he approached the suspect the man grabbed his service weapon and opened fire, killing Patrolman Stinchcomb, the complainant, and two other passengers. The suspect was then taken into custody by an off duty officer who ran onto the bus and subdued him.

The suspect was committed to a state hospital.