Patrolman Elmer Sprosty
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, April 21, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, April 21, 1921
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Sprosty was shot and killed while investigating gun shots he heard while on patrol on Scovill Street. When he went to investigate he encountered a group of men running from a building. One of the men in the group opened fire, striking Patrolman Sprosty. After Patrolman Sprosty fell to the ground, the man went up to him and shot him two more times. Another nearby patrolman witnessed the incident and returned fire, wounding the shooter. All of the men were later apprehended.
Patrolman Sprosty US Navy WWI veteran had been with the agency for only six months. He was survived by his father, who was a Captain with the agency.