Constable Rupert "Robert" Becker, Amherst Police Department, Ohio

Constable Rupert "Robert" Becker

Amherst Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, April 10, 1916

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Rupert "Robert" Becker

Constable Robert Becker succumbed to gunshot wounds he received when he and the town marshal attempted to calm a man creating a disturbance at a local bar.

The subject produced a gun and shot Constable Becker four times. He also shot and wounded the marshal. Constable Becker died a week later.

The suspect was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.

Constable Becker had served with the Amherst Police Department for over one year. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, April 3, 1916
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Constable Rupert "Robert" Becker of the Amherst Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 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

April 10, 2025