Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, July 9, 1924
Add to My HeroesAnthony Tekulve
Acting Detective Anthony Tekulve succumbed to gunshot wounds received two weeks earlier when he and a companion attempted to arrest two men who had been terrorizing citizens with a revolver at 670 Carr Street in Cincinnati.
Officers returned fire and one of the suspects was struck and killed. Another officer was also shot by the suspects. He returned to duty four months later.
The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and executed in the electric chair on February 20, 1925.
Acting Detective Tekulve had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 16 and half years. He was survived by his wife and son, who also served with the Cincinnati Police Department.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 16 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, June 27, 1924
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Executed in 1925
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsActing Det. Tekulve,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cincinnati. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 9, 2024
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