Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Friday, January 16, 1914
Add to My HeroesMoses Price
Railroad Detective Moses Price was shot and killed as he and several other railroad detectives attempted to arrest a group of men for stealing from trains in the Sandusky, Ohio, rail yards.
Two of the suspects opened fire, fatally striking Detective Price twice. Despite being mortally wounded, Detective Price was able to return fire and wounded both suspects. Both men were arrested in South Bend, Indiana, on March 23, 1914. One was convicted of second-degree murder for Detective Price's murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Ohio
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life imprisonment
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsThank you for all your support in memory of my Great-Great Grandfather. I couldn't be more amazed at the love and respect you have given him. I couldn't be more proud of him and the sacrifice he gave to help keep us all safe. God bless you all. Thank you again.
Love, The Price Family.
Jenny Price
Great-Great Granddaughter
November 2, 2017
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