Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Bush was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest a man at a rooming house. Without warning, the suspect pulled a small revolver from under his pillow and fired, fatally wounding Detective Bush. The suspect was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He was sentenced to death and executed on October 15, 1934. Detective Bush had served with the Canton Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 5-year-old son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Bush gave the Canton Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Canton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Bush.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Albert A. Bush is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 57.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Canton Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Albert A. Bush's cause is highlighted.
How Albert A. Bush Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Albert A. Bush is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Albert A. Bush was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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