Watchman John Brasher, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Watchman John Brasher

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, May 6, 1849

John Brasher

Watchman John Brasher was shot and killed on May 6th, 1849, while pursuing a suspect who had broken into the Good Samaritan Drug Store at Central Avenue and Court Street the previous day.

A warrant had been issued for the suspect and he was tracked to Madam Davis' house at 15th and Elm Streets. Police surrounded the house and demanded the suspect surrender. The man ran out the rear door and shot Watchman Brasher during a foot chase.

Watchman Brasher was survived by his wife.

Bio

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender life sentence; pardoned 1874; deceased

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Watchman John Brasher 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

May 6, 2018