Detective Sergeant John A. Cameron, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Detective Sergeant John A. Cameron

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, April 26, 1935

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John A. Cameron

Detective Sergeant John Cameron was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects on West 8th Street.

One subject was captured minutes later. The other subject, 38, was killed as police fired several shots into the back of his car as he fled.

The captured subject, 30, was tried for murder and acquitted.

Sergeant Cameron won the Carnegie Hero Award for his work in saving several women from a fire that destroyed a building in downtown Cincinnati in 1908.

Sergeant Cameron had served with the Cincinnati Police Division for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 25 years
Badge 36

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

arrest attempt

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Det. Sgt. Cameron,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cincinnati.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 26, 2025