Patrolman Harry E. Shaffer, Sr., Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

Patrolman Harry E. Shaffer, Sr.

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, March 9, 1925

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Harry E. Shaffer, Sr.

Patrolman Harry Shaffer was struck and killed by a vehicle while involved in a foot pursuit of a suspect at Broad Street and Lazelle Street in Columbus.

Shortly after midnight, Patrolman Shaffer was chasing a suspected car thief when he was struck. The driver was not charged. The alleged car thief was never apprehended.

Patrolman Shaffer had served with the Columbus Division of Police for five years. He was survived by his expectant wife and two children.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

foot pursuit

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NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Harry E. Shaffer of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio, and the additional 82 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

March 9, 2025