Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, April 26, 1974
Add to My HeroesWilliam Nathan Shapiro
Patrolman William Shapiro was shot and killed by a sniper who had been shooting at traffic at Baldwin Reservoir. Patrolman Shapiro and other officers had responded to the scene two previous times but were unable to locate the suspect. When they arrived the third time the suspect ambushed them and shot Patrolman Shapiro using a shotgun.
The 21-year-old suspect was charged with Patrolman Shapiro's murder and found not guilty by reason of insanity and was remanded to a state hospital.
Patrolman Shapiro had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife, four children, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 2247
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not guilty by reason of insanity
Most Recent Reflection
View all 31 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Nathan Shapiro of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 56 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
April 26, 2019
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