Vandalia Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, December 30, 1969
Add to My HeroesJames E. Bohanan
Lieutenant James Bohanan was accidentally shot and killed while serving a warrant on a house with federal agents.
As he came around a staircase one of the agents' weapons discharged. The round struck the ground and ricocheted up, striking him.
Lieutenant Bohanan was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Lieutenant James E. Bohanan of the Vandalia Police Department, Ohio and the additional 57 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
December 30, 2019
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