Onawa Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Sunday, October 22, 1989
Cole B. Shatswell
Chief of Police Cole Shatswell suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a shoplifting in progress.
When he arrived at the scene the suspect fled and Chief Shatswell chased him across the street, where he collapsed. A doctor who witnessed the incident began CPR but was unable to revive him.
Chief Shatswell was survived by his wife and three sons.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsToday I found you here. My cousin. You died so young. I hope to see you again.
Cousin Gina Bryan Grimsley
None
April 15, 2015
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