Patrolman Ernest L. Ford
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 19, 1928

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 19, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

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.