Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Otto Jirecek was killed when a speeding motorist stuck his patrol car in the rear on Aurora Road. His patrol vehicle overturned, burst into flames, and Marshal Jirecek was trapped inside. A second Marshal at the scene was unable to pull Marshall Jirecek to safety because of the intense heat from the fire. The driver of the car that stuck Marshal Jirecek's car was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Marshal Jirecek had served with the Solon Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Jirecek gave the Solon Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Solon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Jirecek.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal Otto Jirecek 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 Solon Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Otto Jirecek's cause is highlighted.
How Otto Jirecek Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Otto Jirecek is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Otto Jirecek was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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