Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Jesse Reall was shot and killed by a suspected bootlegger after intercepting a load of whisky at 6th Street and Naughten Street. The suspect shot him as he searched his car. The suspect was arrested a week later in Columbus. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was pardoned by Governor Davey on September 22nd, 1935. Patrolman Reall had served with the Columbus Division of Police for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Reall gave the Columbus Division of Police 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Jesse Reall is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Columbus Division of Police, 36 of 59 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jesse Reall's cause is highlighted.
How Jesse Reall Compares
Offender Outcome
Pardoned in 1935
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jesse Reall is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jesse Reall was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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