Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, February 26, 1921
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 28
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 26, 1921
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Pardoned in 1935
Patrolman Jesse Reall was shot and killed by a suspected bootlegger after intercepting a load of whisky at 6th Street and Naughten Street.
The suspect shot him as he searched his car. The suspect was arrested a week later in Columbus.
The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was pardoned by Governor Davey on September 22nd, 1935.
Patrolman Reall had served with the Columbus Division of Police for three years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.