Mingo Junction Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, January 27, 1923
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Snider
Patrolman William Snider was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to arrest a man for smuggling liquor.
As the officers walked the man to jail, the man suddenly began to run, pulled a revolver, and shot Patrolman Snider in the abdomen.
Patrolman Snider had served with the Mingo Junction Police Department for five years.
He is buried at Union Cemetery in Steubenville, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William J. Snider of the Mingo Junction Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 83 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
January 27, 2025
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