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Patrolman August E. Dyke | Cleveland Police Department, Ohio Cleveland Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

August E. Dyke

Cleveland Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Thursday, March 24, 1921

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/24/1921

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Executed in 1923

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Patrolman Dyke was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend three armed robbery suspects. During the ensuing chase he was shot once in the chest. He was able to return fire and wounded one of the suspects. The men were later apprehended the shooter pled guilty to murder. The man was sentenced to death and executed on February 16, 1923. The other men were convicted of manslaughter.

Patrolman Dyke had served with the agency for 4 years. He 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 24, 2010

 

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