Akron Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, July 31, 1968
Add to My HeroesRobert E. Donahue
Officer Donahue died after experiencing a blood clot while subduing a rioter who was resisting arrest.
During the struggle, he was struck in the ribs, which resulted in a blood clot developing and moving to his heart. He died four days later as a result.
Officer Donahue had served with the Akron Police Department for 31 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, and two grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 31 years
- Badge 78
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Saturday, July 27, 1968
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Robert E. Donahue of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 31, 2022
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