U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James Reed
1974
James K. Reed served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Officer James Reed suffered a heart attack while issuing a parking ticket in front of 924 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Columbus. Another officer immediately began administering CPR, and a passerby called for help. Officer Reed died a short time later in the emergency room at St. Anthony Hospital. Officer Reed was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and had served with the Columbus Division of Police for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Columbus Division of Police
Patrolman
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