Captain John C. Post, Dayton Police Department, Ohio

Captain John C. Post

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, September 25, 1927

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John C. Post

Captain John Post and two other officers were attempting to apprehend a suspect who had already shot another man over an argument at a crap game.

Captain Post and two other officers were ascending the stairway in an apartment building that the suspect was hiding in at 231 Franklin Street. The man opened fire on them, wounding all three officers. Captain Post succumbed to his wounds later that week. The officers who were able to return fire shot the suspect.

The suspect was later tried and convicted of murder, but died of his wounds after the trial.

Captain Post had served with the Dayton Police Department for 24 years. The Dayton Police FOP lodge is named after Captain Post.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 24 years
Badge 38

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, September 23, 1927
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Captain John C. Post of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 78 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 25, 2024