Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, April 15, 1922
Add to My HeroesFrank Hueftlein
Detective Frank Hueftlein was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for robbing a bank messenger at 23 Garfield Place.
A second detective was also wounded in the exchange. The suspect was convicted and executed for the murder and executed on April 27th, 1923.
Detective Hueftlein had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Frank Hueftlein of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohioand the additional 81 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
April 15, 2024
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