Patrolman Thomas G. Caniff, Greenfield Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Thomas G. Caniff

Greenfield Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, May 15, 1933

Thomas G. Caniff

Patrolman Caniff succumbed to a gunshot wound received two weeks earlier while investigating a grocery store burglary. The suspect, who was hiding behind the counter, suddenly jumped up and opened fire, striking Patrolman Caniff in the liver.

The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Caniff's murder and sentenced to death. The suspect committed suicide in jail prior to his execution date.

Patrolman Caniff had been with the agency for three months and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, May 1, 1933
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Thomas G. Caniff of the Greenfield Police 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 15, 2018