Officer Dominic Francis, 41, is described as someone who had a “heart of gold” and was very involved in the community.
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol on Friday released the names of the suspects accused in the high speed chase that killed a Bluffton, Ohio police officer in the line of duty Thursday morning.
Bluffton Police Department Officer Dominic Francis was killed March 31 in a high speed chase, according to authorities. Officer Francis was hit around 2:30 a.m. After the crash, authorities said the three suspects fled on foot. The suspect’s vehicle was then chased through multiple counties, and at times, authorities said speeds reached over 100 MPH.According to authorities, the chase ended around 8:15 a.m. Thursday in Eaton Township, Lorain County.
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