Patrolman Curtis L. Staton, Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

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Patrolman

Curtis L. Staton

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch: Wednesday, March 22, 1972

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 3 years

Badge # 603

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/22/1972

Weapon: Handgun; .357 caliber

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman Staton was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a domestic dispute. Upon their arrival the male suspect shot Patrolman Staton in the chest twice with a .357 caliber handgun. As the suspect attempted to flee he was shot and killed by Patrolman Staton's partner.

Patrolman Staton had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and three children.

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I respect Police for what they do day in and day out.I live in suburban Philadelphia and have a few friends who are police officers for the "city of brotherly love"...and I think of them often.I wanted to take a moment in thanking Officer Staton for his bravery and service and was kind of taken aback by his EOW date.It was the day I was born and I was born in Cleveland,Ohio....God Bless his family and I hope that his children which are his legacy have grown into respectful and loving adults,which I'm sure that they have.

Lou P. Civilian
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August 2, 2011

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Curtis L. Staton

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