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Daniel Pope

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Dec 05, 1997

Victim Details

Daniel J. Pope

Male

White / Caucasian

Cincinnati

OH

1997-12-05

35

Daniel

Pope

07/07/2026

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On December 5, 1997, Daniel J. Pope, a 35-year-old Cincinnati Police officer, was tragically killed in the line of duty. Officer Pope, along with his partner, Police Specialist Ronald Jeter, was shot while attempting to serve a domestic violence warrant at an apartment on W. Hollister Street. The suspect, Alonzo Davenport, opened fire on the officers, shooting both in the head. After killing the officers, Davenport fled the scene but later took his own life when cornered by responding officers. ...
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  • Officers down: 1997 double shooting remembered
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    I was reading about the tragic events surrounding Officer Pope and Specialist Jeter, and I can't hel... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else noticed the incredible bravery it takes for officers like Daniel J. Pope to serve do... ...Read More
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