U.S. Army · United States 
Melvin Henze
1979
Melvin L. Henze served the U.S. Army for 2 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Melvin Henze was shot and killed while pursuing a suspect wanted for felonious assault. The suspect fled on foot as Officer Henze pursued him in his police car. As Officer Henze passed a building alley at 1025 Naeher Street, the suspect came out and shot him several times through his open car window around 1:30 p.m. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. He was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison and was denied parole in November 2006. He died in prison on August 13, 2011. Officer Henze was a Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 8 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his 5-year-old daughter and his parents.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1968 – 1969
Also Served
Cincinnati Police Department
Police Officer
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