Marshal Jay N. Davis, North Baltimore Police Department, Ohio

Marshal Jay N. Davis

North Baltimore Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, July 8, 1932

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Jay N. Davis

Marshal Jay Davis was shot and killed by one of three brothers who were outlaws.

One of the men had been arrested but the other two escaped from authorities and fled to North Baltimore. Marshal Davis encountered the two men in an alley off of Main Street and was shot and killed. Although wounded, he was able to return fire and kill one of the suspects. The second suspect escaped but was later shot and killed by police in South Bend, Indiana.

Marshal Davis was a United States World War I Army veteran and served with the North Baltimore Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 35
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

arrest attempt, escapee

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Marshal Jay N. Davis of the North Baltimore Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 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

July 8, 2025