Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Daniel Davis was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress at 1117 East Broad Street in Columbus. The suspect was apprehended and subsequently executed in the electric chair. Patrolman Davis had served with the Columbus Division of Police for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Davis gave the Columbus Division of Police 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Daniel E. Davis is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Columbus Division of Police, 36 of 59 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Daniel E. Davis's cause is highlighted.
How Daniel E. Davis Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Daniel E. Davis is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Daniel E. Davis was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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