Lorain County Sheriff's Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, July 3, 1979
Add to My HeroesKenneth M. Tomaszewski
Deputy Kenneth Tomaszewski was shot and killed by a juvenile suspect following a traffic stop at approximately 6 pm.
During the stop, the boy could not provide proof of vehicle registration. Deputy Tomaszewski then followed the boy to his home so he could provide the registration. As Deputy Tomaszewski used the phone in the home to report his location, the boy came from another room with a .22 caliber rifle and shot him in the chest. The boy was convicted and sent to a juvenile detention center until his 21st birthday when he was released.
Deputy Tomaszewski had been with the Lorain County Sheriff's Department for one year. He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
- Offender Released from prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Kenneth M. Tomaszewski of the Lorain County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 3, 2022
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