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Incident
Patrolman Aaron Laubach was shot and killed while working a stake-out in a gas station at Grand Boulevard and East Avenue at 7:15 p.m.
A subject came into the station and attempted to rob the clerk. Patrolman Laubach was mortally wounded when he and the suspect exchanged shots.
The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Laubach's murder and executed in the electric chair in 1939. The getaway driver was sentenced to life in prison. In 1963, his sentence was commuted.
Patrolman Laubach had served with the Hamilton Police Department for nearly eight years and was the son of a former sheriff of Butler County.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, and five siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Laubach gave the Hamilton Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hamilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Laubach.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hamilton Police Department has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Aaron is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Aaron is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Aaron 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 1938, 1 officer at Hamilton Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1938, 6 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1938, 111 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1938, 113 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Aaron was 35. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Hamilton Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 43; the middle age was 37. Aaron had served 7.7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Aaron was 35. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Aaron had served 7.7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Aaron was 35. 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. Aaron had served 7.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Aaron was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Aaron had served 7.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 28.6% of these deaths at Hamilton Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.3%.
January holds 9.1% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 15.4%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Hamilton Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 71.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 6.1% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Hamilton Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Aaron among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-W
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