Detective Robert R. Cline
Columbus Division of Police
Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, February 5, 1938

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 5, 1938
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: 3 shot and killed, 1 executed

Detective Cline was shot and killed in a fierce shootout between four bank robbers. Three of the robbers were shot and killed and several other officers were critically wounded. The fourth robber was sentenced to death and executed. Detective Cline had been with the agency for 11 years.