Dayton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, May 23, 1996
Add to My HeroesJason K. Grossnickle
Police Officer Jake Grossnickle was shot and killed in an ambush as he arrived for work at the 3rd District Headquarters located at 2013 West Third Street.
He and another officer were walking through the department's parking lot towards the back door when a man exited a stolen delivery truck and opened fire on both officers. Officer Grossnickle was struck and killed instantly.
The other officer was shot in the jaw but was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Both officers had graduated from the academy only 3 months prior to the incident.
Officer Grossnickle's father served as a homicide detective for the Dayton Police Department and responded to the shooting scene.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 months
- Badge 447
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 74 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Jason K. Grossnickle of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 76 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
May 23, 2025
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