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Resided:
OH, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 01, 1996
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 48 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Coldwater Police Dept.
OH
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Sergeant
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Assault
Badge:
2101
On The Job:
20 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
OH
USA
Thu. Aug. 01, 1996
Summary:
Sergeant Springer suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle to take a mentally deranged suspect into protective custody. Sergeant Springer and another officer were trying to transport the civilian to the Van Wert Mental Health Facility when the person became ill.
Sergeant Springer and the other officer struggled to put the civilian into the patrol car when Sergeant Springer started having chest pains. He was transported to Van Wert county Hospital where he had a massive heart attack from which he did not recover.
Sergeant Springer had been with the agency for 20 years. He is survived by his daughter and son.
