Lieutenant Noah Daniel Studebaker, Piqua Police Department, Ohio

Lieutenant Noah Daniel Studebaker

Piqua Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, October 17, 1957

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Noah Daniel Studebaker

Lieutenant Noah Studebaker succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained eight years earlier as he and his partner investigated a burglary in progress at 119 North Main Street.

As the two officers approached the building a suspect inside opened fire with a shotgun, striking Lieutenant Studebaker in the face, neck, chest, arms, and legs. His partner was also wounded.

Several of the pellets could not be removed and caused chronic pain and illness until finally causing his death.

Lieutenant Studebaker had served with the Piqua Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, May 29, 1949
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Not available

burglary

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice Lieutenant Noah Daniel Studebaker of the Piqua Police Department, Ohio and additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this in history.

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

October 17, 2025