Patrolman Robert E. Moran, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Robert E. Moran

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, January 10, 1898

Robert E. Moran

Patrolman Robert Moran was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted in connection with a jewelry store robbery. He and other officers were searching a house and demanded entry into a locked room. As the door opened the suspect opened fire, striking Patrolman Moran. The suspect was apprehended and positively identified by Patrolman Moran before succumbing to his injuries but later acquitted of the murder.

Patrolman Moran had served with the agency for seven years. He was survived by his wife and is buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, January 8, 1898
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

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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 Craig Scott of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

January 10, 2018