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Patrolman Albert Miller
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio

End of Watch: Wednesday, December 3, 1913

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Wednesday, December 3, 1913
Weapon Used: Blunt object
Suspect Info: Three suspects found guilty

Patrolman Miller was beaten to death after being called from home to quell a disturbance two doors down from his house. Several people were attempting to gain entranc to a party uninvited. As Patrolman Miller emerged from his home drowsy and half dressed the crowd began to jeer him and attacked him. One of the men struck him in the head with a piece of fence, crushing his skull. Three men were subsequently convicted of manslaughter and sentencd to prison.

Patrolman Miller had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife, who witnessed the entire incident.

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