Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, April 16, 1987
Add to My HeroesClifford William George
Police Officer Clifford George was shot and killed with his own weapon after responding to a domestic disturbance call between a brother and sister at 2249 Vine Street.
Officer George had been to the home earlier in the day, but the male subject had taken cocaine since the previous call. Unbeknownst to Officer George, the subject was also on parole in Missouri and was prohibited from leaving that state.
The subject agreed to go with Officer George to the local bus station where he was to buy a ticket to Dallas, Texas. As they approached Officer George's patrol car the man changed his mind and instead attacked Officer George. Officer George was able to call for emergency assistance, however, the man disarmed him and shot him several times before responding officers arrived. The man then fled into nearby woods.
Two canine units arrived at the scene and began to track the subject into the woods. K9 Bandit located the man and attempted an apprehension when the man pointed Officer George's weapon at them. The man opened fire, killing K9 Bandit, before being shot and killed by the handlers.
Officer George was a U.S. ARmy veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 15 years
- Badge P339
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 31 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Clifford William George of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
April 16, 2021
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