Detective Frank Hueftlein, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Detective Frank Hueftlein

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, April 15, 1922

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Frank Hueftlein

Detective Frank Hueftlein was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for robbing a bank messenger at 23 Garfield Place.

A second detective was also wounded in the exchange. The suspect was convicted and executed for the murder and executed on April 27th, 1923.

Detective Hueftlein had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 24 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed

arrest attempt, robbery

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Frank Hueftlein of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 81 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

April 15, 2025