Officer Otto G. Ostby, Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

Officer Otto G. Ostby

Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Wednesday, May 19, 1915

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Otto G. Ostby

Officer Ostby was killed when his police motorcycle struck the rear of a streetcar on Bloomington Avenue as he responded to a burglary call. As he attempted to pass the streetcar an automobile suddenly turned into his path. Officer Ostby attempted to avoid striking the car and struck the rear fender of the streetcar.
Officer Ostby had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and 5-year-old daughter.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Officer Ostby,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Minneapolis. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 19, 2025