Patrolman Daniel Hartman, Crestline Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Daniel Hartman

Crestline Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, October 27, 1893

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Daniel Hartman

Patrolman Daniel Hartman succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 31 days prior.

He was shot on the morning of September 26th, 1893, while walking up to five men in an alley at 4:00 a.m. Unknown to Patrolman Hartman, the men had robbed a store during the night and stolen some horses. As soon as he approached, the subjects shot him in the abdomen and fled.

It was thought for a time that Patrolman Hartman would recover, but complications set in, which resulted in his death. The suspects were never apprehended.

Patrolman Hartman had served with the Crestline Police Department for ten years and had also served two terms as Marshal. He was survived by his wife and eight children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, September 26, 1893
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender At large

suspicious activity, suspicious person

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Daniel Hartman of the Crestline Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 69 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 27, 2024