Railroad Detective Moses Price, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Railroad Detective Moses Price

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, January 16, 1914

Moses Price

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
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Ohio
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life imprisonment

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Thank 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