Dayton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, July 31, 1970
Add to My HeroesPaul E. Mortimer
Sergeant Paul Mortimer died four years after contracting Hepatitis while removing clothing from a murder victim at a homicide scene near the intersection of Huron Avenue and North Western Avenue.
His health deteriorated as a result of disease until his death.
Sergeant Mortimer had been with the Dayton Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Sergeant Mortimer's brother, Detective Sergeant William Mortimer, was shot and killed in the line of duty four years later while also serving with the Dayton Police Department.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 21 years
- Badge 504
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Wednesday, October 19, 1966
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