Patrolman John Shipp

Patrolman John Shipp

Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, May 6, 1900

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John Shipp

Patrolman John Shipp was shot and killed while he and his partner were investigating a burglary call at 23 Charles Street.

As he passed under a pantry window, the suspect leaned out and shot him three times. The suspect fled the scene but was pursued by Patrolman Shipp's partner.

The suspect was apprehended in Indianapolis, Indiana, convicted of Patrolman Shipp's murder, and executed on June 21, 1901.

Patrolman Shipp had been with the Cleveland Division of Police for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two children from a previous marriage.

Detective Benjamin Tobias Thornton of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana, succumbed to pneumonia he received while participating in the stakeout and arrest of Patrolman Shipp's murderer.

Bio

  • Age 57
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge 178

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
  • Offender Executed in 1901

burglary

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Patrolman Shipp,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cleveland.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 6, 2025

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