Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, May 30, 1938
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 515
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 30, 1938
Weapon Used: Handgun; .32 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to prison
Patrolman Raymond Griffin was killed during a robbery attempt.
A lady overheard the robbery and gunshots and called the police after she observed Patrolman Griffin lying on the ground. He was still alive when other officers arrived, despite being shot five times. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
The shooter was sentenced to prison in 1946 after pleading guilty to several robberies.
Patrolman Griffin was often detailed to drive for Mayor Harold H. Burton and Safety Director Eliot Ness. Eight weeks earlier, he shot and killed an armed robber in front of the Public Music Hall.
Patrolman Griffin had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for three years. He was survived by his wife of thirteen months, brother, and sister. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.