Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Frank Schroth was shot in the abdomen and killed in a struggle with a man for possession of a shotgun. The suspect refused to answer when he asked him why he was carrying the gun on a public street. Marshal Schroth grabbed the gun; a struggle resulted and the gun discharged killing the marshal instantly. The Adams County Sheriff who was in a nearby garage heard the shot. After a short chase, he captured the suspect.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 11 children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Schroth served with the Ripley Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ripley community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Schroth.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Frank Schroth 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Schroth's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Schroth Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Schroth is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Schroth was killed by shotgun.