Greenfield Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, May 15, 1933
Add to My HeroesThomas G. Caniff
Patrolman Thomas Caniff succumbed to a gunshot wound received two weeks earlier while investigating a grocery store burglary on North Seventh Street in Greenfield.
The suspect, who was hiding behind the counter, suddenly jumped up and opened fire, striking Patrolman Caniff in the liver. His partner was also struck and died of his wounds in 1964.
The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Caniff's murder and sentenced to death. He committed suicide in jail prior to his execution date.
Patrolman Caniff had served with the Greenfield Police Department for three months. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, May 1, 1933
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Thomas G. Caniff of the Greenfield Police Department, Ohio and the additional 63 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
May 15, 2025
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