Police Officer Joseph Emmanuel Davis

Police Officer Joseph Emmanuel Davis | Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
Police Officer Joseph Emmanuel Davis

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Wednesday, June 7, 1989

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Joseph Emmanuel Davis

Officer Joseph Davis was shot and killed with his own weapon after chasing a robbery suspect into a cemetery near Martin Luther King Jr Drive. When he was found, his weapon was missing.

The suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Davis was a United States Army Korean War veteran and had served with the Atlanta Police Department for seven years, assigned to Zone 4. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, two brothers, and five sisters.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to life

convicted felon, foot pursuit, robbery

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Joe, I had left the Police Department to attend law school at the time of you leaving us. Working Zone 4 with you was full of laughter and fun. You were always professional and kept a smile at all times. You wore the badge with pride and loved our city. My guy I think of you often and the friendship will never die. Until we met again!

Jackie The Fly Lawyer Patterson
APD CLASS 100

April 21, 2024

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