Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, February 5, 1938
Add to My HeroesRobert R. Cline
Detective Robert 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 shot in the spine and paralyzed. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. On April 6, 1938, he died on death row of complications from his wounds two weeks before his scheduled execution.
Detective Cline had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 11 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender 4 shot and killed
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View all 20 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Robert R. Cline of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
February 5, 2024
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