Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Frank Ward was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance involving a man threatening his family with a shotgun on Lehman Street. When Patrolman Ward arrived around midnight, the suspect opened fire, striking him. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Ward was able to return fire and mortally wound the suspect. Patrolman Ward had served with the Columbus Division of Police for only one month.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Ward served with the Columbus Division of Police.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Ward.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Frank P. Ward 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. Frank P. Ward's cause is highlighted.
How Frank P. Ward Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank P. Ward is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank P. Ward was killed by shotgun.
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