Jesse Reall
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Patrolman

Jesse Reall

Columbus Division of Police — Columbus, OH
Felonious
End of Watch February 26, 1921
Age 41
Tour of Duty 3 yrs
Badge 28
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Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman Jesse Reall was shot and killed by a suspected bootlegger after intercepting a load of whisky at 6th Street and Naughten Street. The suspect shot him as he searched his car. The suspect was arrested a week later in Columbus. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was pardoned by Governor Davey on September 22nd, 1935. Patrolman Reall had served with the Columbus Division of Police for three years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Reall gave the Columbus Division of Police 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reall.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Other
Location Columbus, Franklin County, OH
Platform Identity cdpd.franklin.oh.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch February 26, 1921
Tour of Duty 3 yrs
Age 41
Badge Number 28
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Gun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Jesse is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

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Who

Jesse was 41. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jesse had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Age at death
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When

February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

Every cause
Weapons recorded
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His people

Columbus Division of Police has 59 officers remembered here, Jesse among them.

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Where

Patrolman Jesse Reall

Columbus Division of Police · End of Watch February 26, 1921

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W

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