Patrolman Frank Moranz

Patrolman Frank Moranz | Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
Patrolman Frank Moranz

Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, September 26, 1919

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Frank Moranz

Patrolman Frank Moranz succumbed to gunshot wounds received two days earlier while investigating a suspicious man near Prospect Avenue and Ontario Avenue on his downtown beat.

As he approached the man in an alley another man attacked him from behind, took his service revolver, and shot him with it. After an investigation, a suspect was finally convicted and sentenced to life in prison for Patrolman Moranz's murder.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Wednesday, September 24, 1919
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 26, 2020

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