Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Wednesday, May 19, 1915
Add to My HeroesOtto G. Ostby
Officer Ostby was killed when his police motorcycle struck the rear of a streetcar on Bloomington Avenue as he responded to a burglary call. As he attempted to pass the streetcar an automobile suddenly turned into his path. Officer Ostby attempted to avoid striking the car and struck the rear fender of the streetcar.
Officer Ostby had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and 5-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Ostby.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 2, 2020
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