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Anthony Nelson
1950
Anthony Bernard Nelson.
How He Died
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Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Acting Chief Tony Nelson suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a disturbance call with two other officers.
After collapsing, the other officers attempted to drive him to the hospital but he passed away while en route.
Chief Nelson was a WWI veteran and had served with the Powell Police Department for five years.
After collapsing, the other officers attempted to drive him to the hospital but he passed away while en route.
Chief Nelson was a WWI veteran and had served with the Powell Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two brothers and five sisters.
Service Record
Also Served
Powell Police Department
Acting Chief
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