Ripley Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 30, 1933
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 30, 1933
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Marshal Frank Schroth was shot in the abdomen and killed in a struggle with a man for possession of a shotgun.
The suspect refused to answer when he asked him why he was carrying the gun on a public street. Marshal Schroth grabbed the gun; a struggle resulted and the gun discharged killing the marshal instantly. The Adams County Sheriff who was in a nearby garage heard the shot. After a short chase, he captured the suspect.
He was survived by his wife and 11 children.