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Dennis Griffin
- May. 11, 1923 -
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Resided: |
OH, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | May. 11, 1923 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 47 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Cleveland Police Dept. - OH
1300 Ontario St Cleveland, OH
44113 USA (216)623-5000 |
County: | Cuyahoga |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
OH
USA
Fri. May. 11, 1923
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Summary: |
Patrolman Dennis Griffin was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner to jail. The man had been arrested during a stakeout by Patrolman Griffin and another officer. Before being taken to jail the man asked if he could go into his house to change and say goodbye to his wife. While inside, he was able to conceal a .45 caliber revolver in his pocket.
When Patrolman Griffin and the man failed to report to the station a search was begun. Patrolman Griffin's burned uniform was found three days later and his body was found in a shallow grave nearby shortly thereafter. He had been shot once in the neck. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended in Detroit, Michigan, the following month. He was sentenced to life but died after being shot while attempting to escape from prison.
Patrolman Griffin served in the 14th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and 9-month-old son and he is buried in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio.
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