Zanesville Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, April 10, 1939
Add to My HeroesErwin E. Tate
Patrol Officer Erwin Tate was shot and killed at the southwest corner of the intersection of Second Street and Main Street while attempting to arrest a man wanted for assaulting his wife.
The suspect was later shot and killed in a shootout with other officers.
Officer Tate had served with the Zanesville Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Erwin E. Tate of the Zanesville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
April 10, 2022
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