Kenton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 31, 1891
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: March 31, 1891
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Lynched by mob
Patrolman Edward Harper was stabbed to death after responding to reports of a disturbance involving a drunk man.
The man stabbed him in the neck as Patrolman Harper attempted to make an arrest.
The suspect was arrested but lynched by a mob before he could stand trial.
Patrolman Harper was survived by his wife and two children.