Akron Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, May 10, 1929
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Grubbs
Officer William Grubbs was shot and mortally wounded while searching two robbery suspects for concealed weapons at the corner of East Market Street and Johns Avenue at 7:10 PM. Officer Grubbs died in the hospital four days later.
The suspect who killed Officer Grubbs was arrested three weeks later. He was convicted of Officer Grubbs' murder and executed in the electric chair on November 1, 1929.
Officer Grubbs had served with the Akron Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 128
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, May 6, 1929
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1929
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer William H. Grubbs of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 52 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
May 10, 2022
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