Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, December 28, 1996
Add to My HeroesEdward H. Claybrooks, Jr.
Officer Claybrooks suffered a fatal heart attack after asking a combative driver to move his illegally parked vehicle.
Officer Claybrooks was providing additional security when he noticed a vehicle illegally parked. After asking the driver to move his vehicle, the driver became hostile, and a violent struggle ensued. Officer Claybrooks broke away and called for assistance. The suspect fled. While backup officers searched for the suspect, Officer Claybrooks went into cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital but was unable to be revived.
Officer Claybrooks was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for 15 years. He was survived by his father.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 248
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Edward H. Claybrooks, Jr. of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 28, 2024
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