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Patrolman Ernest L. Ford | Cleveland Police Department, Ohio Cleveland Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

Ernest L. Ford

Cleveland Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 19, 1928

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/19/1928

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Patrolman Ford was shot and killed while investigating the odors of a still on Scovill Avenue. He and his fiancee were driving home after he had finished his shift when he smelled the odor and went to investigate. Approximately 15 minutes after he got out of his car his fiancee heard several shots. She located Patrolman Ford in a yard nearby. The suspect was eventually apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.
Patrolman Ford was survived by his fiancee.

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Your decision to confront violations of the law even off duty says more about the kind of officer you were then any words I can leave. Patrolman Ford, thank you for your sacrifice.


September 19, 2005

 

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