Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, April 1, 1936
Add to My HeroesJoseph Ternansky
Patrolman Ternansky was shot and killed in the parking lot of a restaurant after finishing his dinner during his shift. He was found with a single gunshot wound to the head. No suspects were ever identified.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Joseph Ternansky of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
April 1, 2022
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