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Police Officer Ora E. Stoner | Aberdeen Police Department, Washington
Aberdeen Police Department, Washington

Police Officer

Ora E. Stoner

Aberdeen Police Department, Washington

End of Watch: Sunday, February 7, 1937

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: February 7, 1937
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Stoner died from injuries received when he jumped from the running board of a vehicle following a pursuit. He had gotten onto the running board of the vehicle driven by a 16-year-old who had hit a motorcyclist and then fled. Although injured he was able to get up and arrest the youth. About one hour after returning to duty he fell into unconsciousness and died shortly thereafter.