Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, July 3, 1924
Add to My HeroesRea Christian Horlocker
Deputy Sheriff Rea Horlocker was fatally injured when he crashed his motorcycle while pursuing a speeder on the Delaware-Columbus Road, four miles north of Glenmary Park.
When Deputy Horlocker pulled alongside the roadster and ordered the driver to stop, the driver fired three shots at him and then swerved into his lane, causing Deputy Horlocker to hit a ditch and a telephone pole. A passing motorist brought Deputy Horlocker to Jane M. Case Hospital in Delaware where he died from internal injuries the next day.
The driver and a companion were apprehended in Columbus the next day. It was unknown to Deputy Horlocker that he had been pursuing two men who were wanted for bootlegging. The driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 to 20 years.
Deputy Horlcoker had served with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office for less than a year. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 9 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 2, 1924
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Convicted of Manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Horlocker,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Delaware County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 3, 2024
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