Substitute Patrolman Henry Roese, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Substitute Patrolman Henry Roese

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, July 16, 1890

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Henry Roese

Patrolman Henry Roese succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three months earlier when his revolver fell to the ground and discharged as he stepped onto a streetcar in front of the 10th District Station on Colerain Avenue.

The accident occurred only one week after he was sworn in.

Patrolman Roese was survived by his mother.

He is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Hamilton County, Ohio.

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Age 30
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Wednesday, May 21, 1890

accidental discharge

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Substitute Patrolman Henry Roese of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 88 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

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

July 16, 2024