East Cleveland Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, December 25, 1918
Add to My HeroesPatrick Gaffney
Detective Patrick Gaffney was shot and killed in Elm Street and Coit Road area after responding to a report of two men trying to steal a car.
As Detective Gaffney and his partner arrived, the suspects immediately opened fire. During the ensuing foot pursuit and shootout, Detective Gaffney was struck in the lung, causing a fatal injury.
The suspect who shot Detective Gaffney was eventually apprehended and sentenced to life in prison on December 12, 1920. He died in prison on July 27, 1937.
Detective Gaffney had served with the East Cleveland Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, December 19, 1918
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Patrick Gaffney of the East Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 106 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 25, 2022
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