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Sergeant Anthony Overberg was shot and killed while staking out a drugstore on Courtland and Franklin Avenue following a string of recent robberies. He arrived at the store at approximately 10 pm and took a position in the rear of the store. Sergeant Overberg was not scheduled to be at work but volunteered to assist with the stakeout. Approximately 15 minutes later, a suspect entered and held the owner at gunpoint. The owner led the suspect to the rear of the store, where Sergeant Overberg confronted the suspect. A struggle ensued, and Sergeant Overberg was able to gain control of the suspect's weapon. However, the suspect continued to struggle and was able to gain control of Sergeant Overberg's weapon, and then shot him three times. The suspect fled but was later arrested in Chicago, Illinois. He was sentenced to death for Sergeant Overberg's murder and executed in the electric chair at the Ohio Penitentiary on November 8, 1945. Sergeant Overberg had served with the Norwood Police Department for six years.
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He was survived by his wife and two young daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Overberg gave the Norwood Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Norwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Overberg.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Anthony is the only officer of Norwood Police Department remembered here.
Anthony is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1942, 2 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1942, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1942, 120 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Anthony was 34. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Anthony had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Anthony was 34. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Anthony had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Anthony was 34. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Anthony had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Norwood Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 4.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
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