Police Officer Jamieson Ritter, Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

Police Officer Jamieson Ritter

Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, July 4, 2024

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Jamieson Ritter

Police Officer Jamieson Ritter was shot and killed at about 1:00 am while attempting to arrest a wanted subject in the 1500 block of East 80th Street.

Officers had responded to a house on the street after receiving information that a subject wanted for felonious assault was inside. The man exited the home and attempted to flee on a bike before opening fire on officers. Officer Ritter was shot and killed by the subject.

The man was taken into custody and charged with aggravated murder. He was declared incompetent to stand trial and has been hospitalized indefinitely. If he improves, he will face aggravated murder charges.

Officer Ritter was a member of the Ohio Army National Guard. He had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for four years and was assigned to the Third District. He had recently been recognized as Officer of the Month. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, a brother, a niece, and a nephew.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 4 years
Badge 1176
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Incompetent to stand trial

EDP, warrant service

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Dear Jamieson,

Your family misses you so much. Every day our lives remain turned upside down without you. We miss your laughter, infectious smile, kindness, jovial moments, and spontaneous sense of adventure, but most of all, we miss hearing your voice and having you present. Life has been so hard without you around. The tears should be a conduit to heaven. You have no idea how difficult life is. Words alone cannot express the emptiness in my life, the hole in my heart the void that exists without you. You were so dedicated to your profession, successful at everything you did, and valued as a road patrol officer and 1LT. We still receive messages from strangers who talk about your acts of kindness and the incredible things you did to keep strangers on the right track; from saving their lives and visiting them in the hospital, to buying the homeless food and their dog food. You were an earth angel, Jamieson. We have listened to the body cam of you rescuing the gentleman who jumped into the river. You were dynamic on these life-saving calls. Without hesitation, you instructed everyone around you on how to best get the job done and how to keep the gentleman alive. You outperformed and you were so humble about all of this. All I can say today, day one of a new year without you, is I will never stop saying your name, and I will do my best to make sure everyone remembers you, your kindness, and your love for life. I cannot wait to see you again. I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be.

Officer Jamieson Ritter 1176
Cleveland Police Department
Mother, Father
Brother, Sister
Niece, Nephew

January 1, 2025