Detective Harry McCue, Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

Detective Harry McCue

Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, July 28, 1935

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Harry McCue

Detective Harry McCue and Detective Harold Beingesser were killed in an automobile crash while transporting a prisoner from Wood County back to Cleveland.

Their vehicle was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of State Road 18 and U.S. Route 25 in Wood County. Both detectives, the prisoner, and two occupants of the other car were all killed.

Detective McCue had served with the Cleveland Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his expectant wife, daughter, and two sons.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 7 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

prisoner custody, transport, vehicle crash

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Det. McCue,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cleveland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 28, 2025