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Chief of Police Cole B. Shatswell | Onawa Police Department, Iowa Onawa Police Department, Iowa

Chief of Police

Cole B. Shatswell

Onawa Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch: Sunday, October 22, 1989

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: Not available

Badge # 1

Cause: Heart attack

Incident Date: 10/22/1989

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Chief Shatswell suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a shoplifting in progres. When he arrived at the scene the suspect fled and Chief Shatswell chased him across the street, where he collapsed. A doctor who witnessed the incident began CPR but was unable to revive the chief.

Chief Shatswell was survived by his wife and three sons.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 22nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace. I pray for solace for your family.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24
October 22, 2011

 

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