Patrolman August E. Dyke
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, March 24, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, March 24, 1921
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Executed in 1923

Patrolman Dyke was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend three armed robbery suspects. During the ensuing chase he was shot once in the chest. He was able to return fire and wounded one of the suspects. The men were later apprehended the shooter pled guilty to murder. The man was sentenced to death and executed on February 16, 1923. The other men were convicted of manslaughter.

Patrolman Dyke had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.