Piqua Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, October 17, 1957
Add to My HeroesNoah Daniel Studebaker
Lieutenant Noah Studebaker succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained eight years earlier as he and his partner investigated a burglary in progress at 119 North Main Street.
As the two officers approached the building a suspect inside opened fire with a shotgun, striking Lieutenant Studebaker in the face, neck, chest, arms, and legs. His partner was also wounded.
Several of the pellets could not be removed and caused chronic pain and illness until finally causing his death.
Lieutenant Studebaker had served with the Piqua Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, May 29, 1949
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Lieutenant Noah Daniel Studebaker of the Piqua Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 69 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
October 17, 2024
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