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Daniel Davis

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jun 07, 1905

Victim Details

Daniel E. Davis

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

1905-06-07

48

Daniel

Davis

07/08/2026

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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 ...
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  • Patrolman Daniel E. Davis, Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
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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
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