Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Friday, June 9, 1911
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 1 month
Badge Number: 164
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 9, 1911
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded
Patrolman Frank Ward was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance involving a man threatening his family with a shotgun.
When Patrolman Ward arrived the suspect opened fire, striking him. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Ward was able to return fire and wound the suspect.
Patrolman Ward had served with the Columbus Division of Police for only one month.