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Anthony Skotnicky
- Dec. 04, 1919 -
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Resided: |
OH, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Dec. 04, 1919 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Canton Police Dept.
OH
USA |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Detective |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
On The Job: |
9 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
OH
USA
Thu. Dec. 04, 1919
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Summary: |
Detective Skotnicky succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one week earlier by a suspect wanted for robbery. Detective Skotnicky was on en route home when saw the man and arrested him. He took the man to his home for dinner, and as they left for the jail the man produced a concealed .32 caliber handgun and shot him. Detective Skotnicky was taken to Mercy Hospital where he remained until succumbing to his wound later in the week.
The suspect fled the scene after the shooting and was the subject of a statewide manhunt. He was eventually apprehended and convicted of the murder. He was executed on June 9, 1921.
Detective Skotnicky had served with the agency for 9 years. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, three brothers, and sister.
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