Patrolman Dominick John Boscarelli, Olmsted Township Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Dominick John Boscarelli

Olmsted Township Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, August 22, 1979

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Dominick John Boscarelli

Patrolman Dominick Boscarelli was accidentally shot and killed in the police locker room when a gun discharged.

Patrolman Boscarelli had served with the Olmsted Township Police Department for six months and also simultaneously served with the Cleveland Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents.

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Age 24
Tour 1 year
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge, police facility

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Dominick John Boscarelli of the Olmsted Township Police Department, Ohio and the additional 96 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

August 22, 2025