Prohibition Officer Robert Oliver Gary, Seven Mile Village Prohibition Enforcement, Ohio

Prohibition Officer Robert Oliver Gary

Seven Mile Village Prohibition Enforcement, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, November 21, 1925

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Robert Oliver Gary

Prohibition Officer Robert Gary was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at Olney's Cafe in Hamilton.

Officer Gray and his brother, who also served as a prohibition officer, were attempting to serve a warrant to the subject when the man opened fire on Officer Gray, striking him once in the neck and killing him.

The suspect was charged with first-degree murder but was later acquitted. He died of pulmonary tuberculosis in 1927.

Officer Gary had served with the Seven Mile Village Prohibition Enforcement for two months. He was survived by his wife and brother.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 2 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Charged with murder

search warrant

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Prohibition Officer Robert Oliver Gary of the Seven Mile Village Prohibition Enforcement, Ohio, and the additional 66 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

November 21, 2024