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

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Edward H. Davis

Assistant Marshal Edward 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 and shot him twice without any warning. The subject then walked a short distance away and committed suicide.

Assistant Marshal Davis had only served with the Nelsonville Police Department for 30 days. He 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

ambush, retaliation

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Assistant Marshal Edward H. Davis of the Nelsonville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

April 24, 2025