Marshal Jay N. Davis, North Baltimore Police Department, Ohio

Marshal Jay N. Davis

North Baltimore Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, July 8, 1932

Jay N. Davis

Marshal Davis was shot and killed by one of three brothers who were outlaws. One of the men had been arrested but the other two escaped from authorities and fled to North Baltimore. Marshal Davis encountered the two men in an alley off of Main Street and was shot and killed. Although wounded, he was able to return fire and killed one of the suspects. The second suspect escaped but was later shot and killed by police in South Bend, Indiana.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Marshal Jay N. Davis of the North Baltimore Police Department, Ohio and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 9, 2018