Patrolman
David L. Cole
Cincinnati Police Division, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 17, 1974
Patrolman David Cole was shot and killed after responding to an alarm call at a local business. When he arrived on the scene he observed two men walking nearby. As he approached them they opened fire, wounding him twice. One of the suspects then took Patrolman Cole's revolver and shot him again, Patrolman Cole was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Both suspects were sentenced to death but had the sentences commuted to life. One of the men was paroled in 1991. The other suspect has been denied parole three times and the next hearing is in 2017.
July 20,1974: A huge procession formed at the Cincinnati Police Division Headquarters and drove to Amelia to escort Patrolman Cole to his final resting place in St. Peter's Cemetery in New Richmond, Ohio. David Cole left a wife, Cheryl, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cole. He was also servived by four younger siblings; Ken, Connie, James Jr., and Steve.
source: Officer Down Memorial Page and G.C.P.H.S.
age: 24, 5 yrs.service, Badge P160
Patrolman Cole was a graduate of Amelia High School.
David L. Cole
Cincinnati Police Division, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 17, 1974
Patrolman David Cole was shot and killed after responding to an alarm call at a local business. When he arrived on the scene he observed two men walking nearby. As he approached them they opened fire, wounding him twice. One of the suspects then took Patrolman Cole's revolver and shot him again, Patrolman Cole was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Both suspects were sentenced to death but had the sentences commuted to life. One of the men was paroled in 1991. The other suspect has been denied parole three times and the next hearing is in 2017.
July 20,1974: A huge procession formed at the Cincinnati Police Division Headquarters and drove to Amelia to escort Patrolman Cole to his final resting place in St. Peter's Cemetery in New Richmond, Ohio. David Cole left a wife, Cheryl, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cole. He was also servived by four younger siblings; Ken, Connie, James Jr., and Steve.
source: Officer Down Memorial Page and G.C.P.H.S.
age: 24, 5 yrs.service, Badge P160
Patrolman Cole was a graduate of Amelia High School.
Patrolman
David L. Cole
Cincinnati Police Division, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 17, 1974
Patrolman David Cole was shot and killed after responding to an alarm call at a local business. When he arrived on the scene he observed two men walking nearby. As he approached them they opened fire, wounding him twice. One of the suspects then took Patrolman Cole's revolver and shot him again, Patrolman Cole was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Both suspects were sentenced to death but had the sentences commuted to life. One of the men was paroled in 1991. The other suspect has been denied parole three times and the next hearing is in 2017.
July 20,1974: A huge procession formed at the Cincinnati Police Division Headquarters and drove to Amelia to escort Patrolman Cole to his final resting place in St. Peter's Cemetery in New Richmond, Ohio. David Cole left a wife, Cheryl, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cole. He was also servived by four younger siblings; Ken, Connie, James Jr., and Steve.
source: Officer Down Memorial Page and G.C.P.H.S.
age: 24, 5 yrs.service, Badge P160
Patrolman Cole was a graduate of Amelia High School.
David L. Cole
Cincinnati Police Division, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 17, 1974
Patrolman David Cole was shot and killed after responding to an alarm call at a local business. When he arrived on the scene he observed two men walking nearby. As he approached them they opened fire, wounding him twice. One of the suspects then took Patrolman Cole's revolver and shot him again, Patrolman Cole was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Both suspects were sentenced to death but had the sentences commuted to life. One of the men was paroled in 1991. The other suspect has been denied parole three times and the next hearing is in 2017.
July 20,1974: A huge procession formed at the Cincinnati Police Division Headquarters and drove to Amelia to escort Patrolman Cole to his final resting place in St. Peter's Cemetery in New Richmond, Ohio. David Cole left a wife, Cheryl, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cole. He was also servived by four younger siblings; Ken, Connie, James Jr., and Steve.
source: Officer Down Memorial Page and G.C.P.H.S.
age: 24, 5 yrs.service, Badge P160
Patrolman Cole was a graduate of Amelia High School.
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