Assistant Marshal Edward H. Davis, Nelsonville Police Department, Ohio

Assistant Marshal Edward H. Davis

Nelsonville Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, April 24, 1888

Edward H. Davis

Assistant Marshal Davis was shot and killed by a man he had previously arrested. Marshal Davis was standing on a street corner near the town square when the man walked up to him. The man then shot him twice without any warning, killing him instantly. The suspect then walked a short distance away and committed suicide.

Assistant Marshal Davis had only served with the Nelsonville Police Department for 30 days, and was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 1 month
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Assistant Marshal Edward H. Davis of the Nelsonville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

April 24, 2018