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Patrolman Edward F. Knaul | Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

Edward F. Knaul

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Friday, December 18, 1914

Biographical Info

Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 15 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 17, 1914
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Edward Knaul was shot while attempting to arrest a man wanted in two bank robberies. He was taken to a hospital and died from his wounds the next day.

The suspect was later shot and killed by other officers after a brief car chase.

Patrolman Knaul was survived by his wife and two sons.

He is buried at Spring Grave Cemetery, Hamilton County, Ohio.