Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrol Officer Erwin Tate was shot and killed at the southwest corner of the intersection of Second Street and Main Street while attempting to arrest a man wanted for assaulting his wife. The suspect was later shot and killed in a shootout with other officers. Officer Tate had served with the Zanesville Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and brother.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Tate gave the Zanesville Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Zanesville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Tate.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer Erwin E. Tate 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 Zanesville 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. Erwin E. Tate's cause is highlighted.
How Erwin E. Tate Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Erwin E. Tate is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Erwin E. Tate was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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