Ripley Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, May 30, 1933
Add to My HeroesFrank Schroth
Marshal Frank Schroth was shot in the abdomen and killed in a struggle with a man for possession of a shotgun.
The suspect refused to answer when he asked him why he was carrying the gun on a public street. Marshal Schroth grabbed the gun; a struggle resulted and the gun discharged killing the marshal instantly. The Adams County Sheriff who was in a nearby garage heard the shot. After a short chase, he captured the suspect.
He was survived by his wife and 11 children.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsMy Father, David Schroth, was the youngest child of Frank Schroth. He was only 4 years old when his Father was shot and killed
Diana Schroth Phillips
Granddaughter .
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