Trooper Donald Charles Cleveland
Louisiana State Police
Louisiana
End of Watch: Saturday, July 2, 1977

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, July 2, 1977
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed

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.