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Patrolman Adolf Reimer succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three weeks earlier when he and another officer responded to a disturbance call at a residence. As the two officers climbed the stairs to the man's room the man opened his door and fired a single shot, striking Patrolman Reimer in the mouth. The suspect then slammed the door and fled through a second-story window. Patrolman Reimer was taken to Robinwood Hospital where he underwent several surgeries. His condition began to improve but he contracted blood poisoning and died three weeks after being shot. Patrolman Reimer had served with the agency for 6 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Reimer gave the Toledo Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Toledo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reimer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Toledo Police Department has lost 32 officers; 25 of them killed feloniously.
Adolf is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Adolf is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Adolf is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1915, 2 officers at Toledo Police Department were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 19 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 5.
In 1915, 6 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1915, 152 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1915, 157 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Adolf was 31. Of the 25 killed feloniously at Toledo Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 34; the middle age was 29. Adolf had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Adolf was 31. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Adolf had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Adolf was 31. 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. Adolf had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Adolf was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Adolf had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 20% of these deaths at Toledo Police Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 20%.
August holds 7.7% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 78.1% of all 32 deaths at Toledo Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31.6% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Toledo Police Department has 32 officers remembered here, Adolf among them.
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John Hassett Mar 5, 1880
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James Francis Boyle
May 5, 1908
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Harry C. Smith Sep 25, 1911
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Albert Schultz
Aug 7, 1914
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Kaiser Bartecki
Jan 21, 1915
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Adolf Reimer
Aug 25, 1915
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Louis Jazwiecki Apr 1, 1918
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William Albert Bather, Jr.
May 28, 1919
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George Zapf Sep 23, 1919
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Harry A. Dowell
Jun 9, 1921
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Harold Mosbrugger
Jun 9, 1921
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William Kress
Aug 1, 1921
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Charles W. McGuire
Dec 22, 1921
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William Reed
Dec 28, 1921
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Fritz B. Bacon
Aug 13, 1922
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William J. Martin
Sep 6, 1922
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William Julert
Jan 29, 1924
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Walter Mullin
May 12, 1925
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George Zientara
Apr 16, 1928
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Edward A. Obriest
May 19, 1931
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Edwin Keim
Aug 11, 1932
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Harvey Lloyd O'Neill
Nov 8, 1936
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Fred Disel
May 6, 1944
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John McCarthy
Jan 7, 1947
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Harold Stevens
Jul 3, 1948
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Albert D. Fadell
Nov 18, 1948
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Walter P. Boyle
Dec 8, 1961
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Donald C. Brown
Jun 12, 1962
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William A. Miscannon
Sep 18, 1970
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Keith Dressel
Feb 21, 2007
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Anthony Hussein Dia
Jul 4, 2020
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Brandon Michael Stalker
Jan 18, 2021
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