Kenton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, March 31, 1891
Add to My HeroesEdward Harper
Patrolman Edward Harper was stabbed to death after responding to reports of a disturbance involving a drunk man.
The man stabbed him in the neck as Patrolman Harper attempted to make an arrest.
The suspect was arrested but lynched by a mob before he could stand trial.
Patrolman Harper was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Lynched by mob
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Edward Harper of the Kenton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 69 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
March 31, 2022
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