Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, January 28, 1911
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 28, 1911
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Herman Reimer was shot and killed while investigating suspicious people and activity in a troubled part of town.
While on foot patrol, he was ambushed and shot in the chest. No suspect was ever identified.
Patrolman Reimer had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for six months. He was survived by his wife and young son.