Patrolman Frank Moranz, Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

Patrolman Frank Moranz

Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, September 26, 1919

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
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, September 24, 1919
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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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 Frank Moranz Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

End of Watch: Friday, September 26, 1919

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 26, 2017