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Officer George Werne | Akron Police Department, Ohio Akron Police Department, Ohio

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George Werne

Akron Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Sunday, March 9, 1919

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: Not available

Badge # 45

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/9/1919

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Executedin 1920

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Officer Werne was shot and killed at 0910 hours while searching three suspects for concealed weapons at the Hickory Street Railroad Crossing.

The suspect was executed on March 31, 1920.

Officer Werne was survived by his wife and three children.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 9, 2010

 

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