Lucas County Sheriff's Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, May 29, 1956
Add to My HeroesRay Westover
Deputy Westover was shot and killed as he and a state trooper searched three men they had stopped in a stolen vehicle. The trooper shot one suspect as Deputy Westover's killer fled in the car leaving his two companions behind.
The suspect fled into Toledo where he lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to swerve around a police road block in front of St. Charles Hospital. Just before he crashed he struck and killed a 19-year-old woman and seriously injured a blind man she was helping cross the street.
The 35-year-old suspect who shot Deputy Westover was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was commuted to life in 1972 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled all death sentences unconstitutional.
Deputy Westover had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Luger
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Ray Westover of the Lucas County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
May 30, 2018
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