Curtis L. Staton
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Patrolman

Curtis L. Staton

Columbus Division of Police — Columbus, OH
Felonious
End of Watch March 22, 1972
Age 31
Tour of Duty 3 yrs
Badge 603
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Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman Curtis Staton was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a domestic dispute at 2433 Summit Street in Columbus. Upon their arrival, the male suspect opened the door and shot Patrolman Staton in the chest twice with a .357 caliber handgun. As the suspect attempted to flee, he was shot and killed by Patrolman Staton's partner. The suspect was on parole for felony convictions. Patrolman Staton had served with the Columbus Division of Police for two years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and three children.

In Our Keeping

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Tributes

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Staton gave the Columbus Division of Police 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Staton.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Other
Location Columbus, Franklin County, OH
Platform Identity cdpd.franklin.oh.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch March 22, 1972
Tour of Duty 3 yrs
Age 31
Badge Number 603
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Handgun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Curtis is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.

33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1972, 142 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 28th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

Curtis was 31. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Curtis had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Age at death
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When

March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Every cause
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His people

Columbus Division of Police has 59 officers remembered here, Curtis among them.

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Where

Patrolman Curtis L. Staton

Columbus Division of Police · End of Watch March 22, 1972

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-W

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