Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, June 28, 1924
Add to My HeroesFrank Sugan
Patrolman Frank Sugan was accidentally electrocuted when he came in contact with a live electrical wire near the intersection of East 107th Street and Chester Avenue in Cleveland.
A tornado and the resulting storm devastated the northern parts of Ohio. In Cleveland, the storm downed power lines throughout the area, and Patrolman Sugan was keeping citizens away from the power lines. The high winds knocked him off balance, causing him to come in contact with one of the wires. A group of citizens used wooden boards to pull him from the wires. He was pronounced dead at the local hospital.
Patrolman Sugan had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for over four years. He was survived by his mother, three sisters, and a brother.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years, 3 months
- Badge 409
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsPatrolman Sugan,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cleveland.
BPA Mike Casey
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