Patrolman Louis Edward Klusman, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Louis Edward Klusman

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, December 25, 1896

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Louis Edward Klusman

Patrolman Louis Klusman was killed while attempting to stop a runaway horse pulling a buggy. Patrolman Klusman was able to prevent the horse from crashing into a crowd of people.

Patrolman Klusman had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

His wife became the first widow to receive a pension from the city. Patrolman Klusman was posthumously awarded the Henshaw Medal of Valor. He is buried in the German Protestant Cemetery.

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Age 32
Tour 11 years
Badge 147

Incident Details

Cause Animal related

runaway horse

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service of Patrolman Louis Edward Klusman of the Cincinnati Police Department, Cincinnati, Ohio and the additional 110 peace officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

December 25, 2025