Railroad Detective Moses Price, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Railroad Detective Moses Price

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, January 16, 1914

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Moses Price

Railroad Detective Moses Price was shot and killed as he and several other railroad detectives attempted to arrest a group of men for stealing from trains in the Sandusky, Ohio, rail yards.

Two of the suspects opened fire, fatally striking Detective Price twice. Despite being mortally wounded, Detective Price was able to return fire and wounded both suspects. Both men were arrested in South Bend, Indiana, on March 23, 1914. One was convicted of second-degree murder for Detective Price's murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

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Age 45
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Ohio
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life imprisonment

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Det. Price,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 16, 2024