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
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View all 8 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of City Marshal Edward Whitaker of the Georgetown Police Department, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
May 25, 2018
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