Patrolman Herman A. Drexler, Dayton Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Herman A. Drexler

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, May 16, 1947

Herman A. Drexler

Patrolman Herman Drexler was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a reported burglary at a hardware store at 2512 West Third Street.

As Patrolman Drexler exited the patrol car he was shot in the chest and his partner was shot in the leg. One of the suspects attempted to stand over his partner and shoot him again but the partner was able to wrestle the man to the ground and arrest him.

Both suspects were sentenced to life in prison.

Patrolman Drexler had served with the Dayton Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

burglary in progress

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Herman A. Drexler of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 16, 2018