Akron Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, March 9, 1919
Add to My HeroesGeorge Werne
Officer Werne was shot and killed at 0910 hours while searching three suspects for concealed weapons at the Hickory Street Railroad Crossing.
The suspect was executed on March 31, 1920.
Officer Werne was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge 45
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executedin 1920
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer George Werne of the Akron Police 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
March 9, 2022
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