Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Herman Reimer was shot and killed while investigating suspicious people and activity in a troubled part of town. While on foot patrol, he was ambushed and shot in the chest. No suspect was ever identified. Patrolman Reimer had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and young son.
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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.
Patrolman Reimer served with the Cleveland Division of Police.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reimer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Herman Reimer 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 Cleveland Division of Police, 83 of 119 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Herman Reimer's cause is highlighted.
How Herman Reimer Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Herman Reimer is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Herman Reimer was killed by gun; unknown type.
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