Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, November 4, 1880
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 3, 1880
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Stabbed to death in 1883
Patrolman Fred Karsch succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day when he was shot by a suspect while attempting to disperse a crowd.
The suspect was apprehended by Patrolman Karsch's partner. The suspect was stabbed to death on Aug. 15, 1883, during an argument with another man at a polling place.
Patrolman Karsch had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for more than two years. He was survived by his wife and son.
He is buried at Vine Street Hill Cemetery, Hamilton County, Ohio.