Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, November 30, 1936
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Fall
Date of Incident: November 30, 1936
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Sears fell to his death from a building during a search warrant. The incident happened as he attempted to force entry to the building.
The building was the same location that Patrolman Sears' partner was shot and killed in the line of duty the previous year.
Patrolman Sears had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and son.