Officer Otto G. Ostby
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 19, 1915

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 19, 1915
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Ostby was killed when his police motorcycle struck the rear of a streetcar on Bloomington Avenue as he responded to a burglary call. As he attempted to pass the streetcar an automobile suddenly turned into his path. Officer Ostby attempted to avoid striking the car and struck the rear fender of the streetcar.

Officer Ostby had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and 5-year-old daughter.