Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 1923
Add to My HeroesSamuel Kilbane
Patrolman Samuel Kilbane was killed when he was thrown from his horse.
He and other patrolmen were returning to the Troop A Barn when his horse bolted after stepping in a rut at 1100 Woodland Avenue. The horse knocked into another horse, causing both riders to be thrown to the ground. Patrolman Kilbane suffered a fatal head injury. The other officers suffered broken bones and recovered.
Patrolman Kilbane was assigned to the Mounted Unit and had been with the Cleveland Division of Police for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Animal related
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Samuel Kilbane of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 84 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 19, 2023
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