Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, June 26, 1913
Add to My HeroesJoseph Lavender
Patrolman Joseph Lavender was struck from behind by a streetcar at the intersection of Broad and Mitchell Streets.
He had served with the Columbus Division of Police for only two months. He was survived by his sister.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 2 months
- Badge 217
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Joseph Lavender of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 79 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
June 26, 2023
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