Olmsted Township Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, August 22, 1979
Add to My HeroesDominick John Boscarelli
Patrolman Dominick Boscarelli was accidentally shot and killed in the police locker room when a gun discharged.
Patrolman Boscarelli had served with the Olmsted Township Police Department for six months and also simultaneously served with the Cleveland Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Dominick John Boscarelli of the Olmsted Township Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 92 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
August 22, 2024
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