Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Richard Koballa
Gender : Male
Age : 45
Race : White
Date : 09/23/2025
Location : 18000 block of Kemper Road
City : Shaker Heights
County : Cuyahoga
State : Ohio
Agency : Shaker Heights Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died in hospital after arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On September 23, 2025, Shaker Heights police arrested 45-year-old Richard Koballa at an apartment building on the 18000 block of Kemper Road. After being taken into custody, he reportedly ingested an unknown substance and was transported to University Hospitals for treatment. He died later that day. The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department confirmed his death following arrest.
