Patrolman Philip Goeble, Lima Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Philip Goeble

Lima Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, December 30, 1902

Philip Goeble

Patrolman Philip Goeble succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 18 months earlier when he and his partner attempted to arrest three men wanted for an armed robbery.

One of the men opened fire, striking Patrolman Goeble several times. The triggerman was shot and killed by return fire. The other two suspects were apprehended and sentenced to four years in the Ohio State Penitentiary.

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Age 42
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, June 6, 1900
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

robbery, warrant

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Philip Goeble of the Lima Police Department, Ohio and the additional 56 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 30, 2017