Police Officer Melvin L. Henze
Cincinnati Police Division
Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, May 5, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: P279

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 5, 1979
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Melvin Henze was shot and killed while pursuing a suspect wanted for felonious assault. The suspect fled on foot as Officer Henze pursued in his police car. As Officer Henze passed a building the suspect came out and shot him several times through his open car window.

The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. He was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison and was denied parole in November 2006.

Officer Henze had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his 5-year-old daughter.