Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, May 18, 1974
James K. Reed
Officer Reed suffered a heart attack while issuing a parking ticket in front of 924 Mt. Vernon Avenue. Another officer immediately began administering CPR and a passerby called for help. Officer Reed died a short time later in the emergency room at St. Anthony Hospital.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman James K. Reed of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 44 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
May 18, 2018
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