Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman George Lentz was shot and killed by a suspect near the East Hamilton Firehouse, on Shuler Avenue, by a drunk man whom he had just taken a large hammer from.
The man went to his home, retrieved a .32-20 caliber rifle, and began searching for Patrolman Lentz. When he located him near the firehouse, he opened fire, shooting Patrolman Lentz in the torso.
The suspect was apprehended, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison.
Patrolman Lentz had served with the Hamilton Police Department for ten years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two stepsons and is buried in Saint Stephens Cemetery, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Lentz gave the Hamilton Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hamilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lentz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman George A. Lentz 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 Hamilton Police Department, 7 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George A. Lentz's cause is highlighted.
How George A. Lentz Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George A. Lentz is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George A. Lentz was killed by rifle; .32 caliber carbine.
Incident Location
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