Trooper Donald Charles Cleveland

Trooper Donald Charles Cleveland | Louisiana State Police, Louisiana
Louisiana State Police, Louisiana
Trooper Donald Charles Cleveland

Louisiana State Police, Louisiana

End of Watch Saturday, July 2, 1977

Add to My Heroes

Donald Charles Cleveland

Trooper Cleveland was shot and killed during a traffic stop near Lafayette, Louisiana. The suspect had just been released from prison for a murder he committed while he was a juvenile. The suspect was sentenced to death and was the last prisoner to be executed by the electric chair in Louisiana.

Trooper Cleveland had served with the agency for 1.5 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 1 year, 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Executed
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 18 Reflections

Thank you for your service and always know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 2, 2020

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths