Patrolman Alexander Warren, Youngstown Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Alexander Warren

Youngstown Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, May 3, 1921

Alexander Warren

Patrolman Alexander Warren was shot and killed while investigating two suspicious men on Belmont Avenue, between Rayen Street and Wood Street.

Patrolman Warren was on foot patrol at 10:20 pm when he observed the two men come out of an alley. As he crossed the street to talk to them one of the men suddenly produced a .38 caliber revolver and opened fire, mortally wounding Patrolman Warren.

One of the men was convicted of murdering Patrolman Warren and was executed on September 9th, 1921.

Bio

Age 38
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Executed in 1921

suspicious person

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Alexander Warren of the Youngstown Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 3, 2018