Cleveland officer Jamieson Ritter was killed in the line of duty on July 4, 2024.
Hardy attempted to escape but was later apprehended and charged with aggravated murder.
Officer Ritter, a four-year veteran and aged 27, was a Cleveland Police Department officer.
The community is mourning the loss of Officer Ritter and offering condolences to his family and colleagues.
The shooting occurred while officers were serving a warrant on Delawnte Hardy in the 1500 block of E. 80th St.
Cleveland, Ohio experienced a tragic event on the morning of July 4, 2024 when police officer Jamieson Ritter was killed in the line of duty. The incident occurred while officers were serving a warrant on Delawnte Hardy, who was wanted for felonious assault. According to reports from various sources, including Cleveland19 and Fox8, the shooting took place around 1 a.m. in the 1500 block of E. 80th St., near Wade Park.
Officer Ritter, a four-year veteran of the Cleveland Police Department and aged 27 years old, was shot dead during this encounter with Hardy. The suspect attempted to escape on a bike but was later apprehended and charged with aggravated murder in connection to the officer's death.
The news of Officer Ritter's passing has been met with an outpouring of condolences from officials across Northeast Ohio, including Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne. The mayor expressed his deepest sympathies for the fallen officer's family and colleagues.
The Cleveland Division of Police is currently investigating the incident. No further details have been released at this time, but it is known that Officer Ritter was fatally shot while attempting to serve a warrant on Hardy. The community mourns this senseless loss and asks for prayers for the officer's family and the Cleveland Division of Police during this difficult time.
