Police Officer I Carmen J. "Skip" Renda, Jr., Youngstown State University Police Department, Ohio

Police Officer I Carmen J. "Skip" Renda, Jr.

Youngstown State University Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, March 16, 1996

Carmen J. "Skip" Renda, Jr.

Police Officer Skip Renda suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being involved in a foot pursuit of several juveniles.

He was found unresponsive in his patrol van approximately 30 minutes after failing to respond to radio calls. He was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Renda had served in law enforcement for 23 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 23 years
Badge 37

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

foot pursuit, juvenile offender

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer I Carmen J. "Skip" Renda, Jr. of the Youngstown State University Police Department, Ohio and the additional 53 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 16, 2018