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Daniel Davis

Death by Force
Case Description
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Patrolman Daniel E. Davis, aged 48, of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio, tragically lost his life on June 7, 1905. He was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress at 1117 East Broad Street in Columbus. The suspect involved in the burglary was apprehended and subsequently executed in the electric chair. Patrolman Davis had served with the Columbus Division of Police for nine years and was survived by his wife and son.

The incident began when Patrolman Davis received ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Daniel E. Davis

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Columbus

    OH

    1905-06-07

    48

    Daniel

    Davis

    11/26/2025

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    Hi everyone,
    Something that's been on my mind lately is how tragic it must have been for Patrolma... ...Read More
    11/21/2024
    It is absolutely chilling to think about what Patrolman Davis must have gone through on that fateful... ...Read More
    08/19/2024
    It's truly devastating to think about the sacrifice Patrolman Daniel E. Davis made that night in 190... ...Read More
    05/31/2023
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