Patrolman William C. Boers, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman William C. Boers

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, April 16, 1917

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William C. Boers

Patrolman William Boers was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for beating his wife at a home on 834 West Fourth Street.

The woman had requested police protection and Patrolman Boers volunteered for the duty because he knew the husband and believed he could help calm the situation. As Patrolman Boers and the woman approached the home the man appeared in the doorway and shot Patrolman Boers in the abdomen. Despite being mortally wounded, Patrolman Boers returned fire and chased the subject into the home.

The man jumped from a second floor window and broke his ankle. He was taken into custody by another officer in Webb Alley behind the home. The subject was apprehended and sentenced to 20 years.

Patrolman Boers had served with the Cincinnati Police Division for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. He is buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Walnut Hills, Ohio.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 20 years
Badge 394

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William C. Boers of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 55 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

April 16, 2018