Patrolman James K. Reed

Patrolman James K. Reed | Columbus Division of Police, Ohio Patrolman James K. Reed | Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
Patrolman James K. Reed | Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
Patrolman James K. Reed | Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
Patrolman James K. Reed

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, May 18, 1974

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James K. Reed

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. He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

parking complaint

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Officer Reed, Thank you for your outstanding Service for both The United States, Marine Corps, and the Columbus, Ohio division of police. Your brothers in blue fought the good fight to make sure you’re also honored on the Columbus division of Police Columbus Ohio Memorial wall. Rest in peace.

P.O. B. Bodell (Retired 2019)
Columbus Ohio Div. Of Police

May 23, 2024

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