Patrolman William J. Borgman
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 20, 1926

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 20, 1926
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Borgman was shot and killed when he responded to the sounds of gunfire coming from a store at the corner of East 14th Street and Euclid Avenue. Unbeknownst to Patrolman Borgman, a detective had been stationed at the store following a series of robberies. An armed man entered the store and, when confronted by the detective, began to struggle and opened fire. When Patrolman Borgman arrived he ordered the men to stop firing, but the suspect in turn fired at Patrolman Borgman, striking him in the chest. The suspect was struck five times and killed. The detective was shot in the leg and wounded.

Patrolman Borgman had been with the agency for seven years and had been assigned to the corner of East 14th Street for five years. He was survived by his wife.