Captain Henry Ritchason, Zanesville Police Department, Ohio

Captain Henry Ritchason

Zanesville Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, May 1, 1954

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Henry Ritchason

Captain Henry Ritchason was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while he and other law enforcement officers searched a wooded area for a still.

One of the other officers was attempting to load a pump shotgun when it discharged, striking Captain Ritchason in the stomach. He was transported to Bethesda Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds three hours later.

Captain Ritchason had served with the Zanesville Police Department for 19 years.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 19 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge, alcohol violation

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NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Captain Henry Ritchason oof the Zanesville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 71 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

May 1, 2025