Tiffin Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, March 28, 1908
Add to My HeroesPatrick W. Sweeney
Patrolman Pat Sweeney was shot when he interrupted a burglary in progress.
Patrolman Sweeney discovered a burglary at the Breckley Grocery store at North Washington at Harrison Streets. Two ladies observed Officer Sweeney climb the stairs and then heard shots coming from inside the building.
A man ran from the store, firing at but missing the two ladies as he fled. Patrolman Sweeney was found inside the building and was carried to Brick's saloon, then transferred to Toledo by train. Though the surgery was performed, Officer Sweeney died the next day.
Before his death, Patrolman Sweeney named the person who shot him. The suspect, who had recently been released from prison in Columbus, was known to Patrolman Sweeney. The suspect was never apprehended.
Patrolman Sweeney had served with the Tiffin Police Department for 35 years. He was survived by his six sons.
Patrolman Sweeney is buried in Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, Tiffin, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 35 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, March 27, 1908
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Pat Sweeney of the Tiffin Police Department, Ohio and the additional 57 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
March 30, 2023
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