Captain Henry Ritchason, Zanesville Police Department, Ohio

Captain Henry Ritchason

Zanesville Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, May 1, 1954

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Henry Ritchason

Captain Henry Ritchason was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while he and other law enforcement officers searched a wooded area for a still.

One of the other officers was attempting to load a pump shotgun when it discharged, striking Captain Ritchason in the stomach. He was transported to Bethesda Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds three hours later.

Captain Ritchason had served with the Zanesville Police Department for 19 years.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 19 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

alcohol violation, accidental discharge

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Capt. Ritchason,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Zanesville. And to your Family
and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 1, 2024