Deputy Marshal William W. Lively, Hamden Police Department, Ohio

Deputy Marshal William W. Lively

Hamden Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, October 1, 1899

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William W. Lively

Deputy Marshal William Lively was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at a house of ill repute.

Two convicts who had been released from the Ohio State Penitentiary three weeks earlier were patronizing the establishment. They forced the madam out of the house while causing a disturbance. The woman saw Deputy Lively and called out to him. As he entered the darkened house to confront the men they opened fire with pistols, fatally wounding him.

The men fled the area after shooting Deputy Lively.

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Age 35
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

disturbance

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice Deputy Marshal William W. Lively of the Hamden Police Department, Ohio and 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

October 1, 2025