Stephen J. Ondas served in the U.S. Air Force for 2 years and 9 months. Stephen served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Stephen Ondas was shot and killed by the 19-year-old driver of a car he and his partner stopped for not having any headlights. The suspect had a traffic warrant, resisted arrest, and fled. The officers pursued the suspect, and a struggle ensued near the police cruiser, where the suspect grabbed Officer Ondas' firearm, shot Officer Ondas in the chest, and then shot his partner. His partner recovered after a short stay in the hospital. The suspect surrendered to police several hours later. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life on February 20, 1973. He will be eligible for parole on March 1, 2023. Officer Ondas had served with the Akron Police Department for only six months.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Ondas served with the Akron Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Akron community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Ondas.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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