Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, July 27, 1965
Add to My HeroesDaniel Alfred Redding
Officer Daniel Redding succumbed to an infection that set in after injuring his leg while chasing a burglary suspect four years earlier.
During the pursuit, he cut his leg on a fence and had to seek medical treatment. Officer Redding required 27 surgeries on his leg before succumbing to the infections.
Officer Redding had served with the Columbus Division of Police for ten years. He was survived by his wife and nine children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 378
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Thursday, June 1, 1961
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Daniel Alfred Redding of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 27, 2022
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