Martins Ferry Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, December 20, 1928
Age: 56
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 20, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Reddy was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest a man wanted for beating a woman.
When the officers arrived at the man's home, they located him in the garage. They informed the man he was under arrest, but instead of surrendering, the man opened fire, mortally wounding Patrolman Reddy.
Both officers returned fire, killing the suspect.
Patrolman Reddy had served with the Martins Ferry Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.