Acting Detective Anthony Tekulve, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Acting Detective Anthony Tekulve

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, July 9, 1924

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Anthony Tekulve

Acting Detective Anthony Tekulve succumbed to gunshot wounds received two weeks earlier when he and a companion attempted to arrest two men who had been terrorizing citizens with a revolver at 670 Carr Street in Cincinnati.

Officers returned fire and one of the suspects was struck and killed. Another officer was also shot by the suspects. He returned to duty four months later.

The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and executed in the electric chair on February 20, 1925.

Acting Detective Tekulve had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 16 and half years. He was survived by his wife and son, who also served with the Cincinnati Police Department.

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Age Not available
Tour 16 years, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, June 27, 1924
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Executed in 1925

arrest attempt, weapons violation

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Acting Det. Tekulve,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cincinnati. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 9, 2024