Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 1916
Add to My HeroesCharles Goetz
Patrolman Charles Goetz was killed after being struck by a vehicle on West 25th Street.
Two cars were racing up the street with their bright lights on, and another officer yelled at them to stop. Alerted by the other officer's shouts, Patrolman Goetz stepped into the street in the path of a car coming from the opposite direction. The driver of the vehicle that struck Patrolman Goetz could not see him because of the bright lights of the oncoming cars. No charges were filed.
Patrolman Goetz was a U.S. Military Army veteran and had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and two young daughters.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Friday, May 5, 1916
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View all 10 ReflectionsSgt. Goetz,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army.
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