Patrolman Dennis Griffin
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Friday, May 11, 1923

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 11, 1923
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed in prison

Patrolman Dennis Griffin was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner to jail. The man had been arrested during a stakeout by Patrolman Griffin and another officer. Before being taken to jail the man asked if he could go into his house to change and say goodbye to his wife. While inside, he was able to conceal a .45 caliber revolver in his pocket.

When Patrolman Griffin and the man failed to report to the station a search was begun. Patrolman Griffin's burned uniform was found three days later and his body was found in a shallow grave nearby shortly thereafter. He had been shot once in the neck. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended in Detroit, Michigan, the following month. He was sentenced to life but died after being shot while attempting to escape from prison.

Patrolman Griffin was survived by his wife and 9-month-old son.