Patrolman Martin Roth
End of Watch: Mon, Oct 29th, 1877
Date of Incident: Mon, Oct 22nd, 1877
Cause of Death: Trauma (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 40
Incident
While Patrolman Roth attempted to make an arrest for public drunkenness near the foot of Clay Street near the Ohio River, the drunken subject assaulted the officer with a rock causing several lacerations. Patrolman Roth developed tetanus as a result of the wounds and died a week later.
The subject claimed self-defense and was acquitted during a jury trial.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Left by Ray on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
RIP