Georgetown Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, May 25, 1887
Add to My HeroesEdwin "Ed" Whitaker
City Marshal Ed Whitaker was shot and killed as he was walking down a local street with his wife.
The suspect, who was angry because Marshal Whitaker had arrested him several times, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison January 18, 1888.
City Marshal Whitaker was survived by his wife and three children. He was a Civil War Veteran who served as a private with the 177th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company H.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of City Marshal Edwin "Ed" Whitaker of the Georgetown Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
May 25, 2021
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