JOSEPH H DAVIDSON
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Officer Rank: Constable
Memorial Panel: 3-E: 26
Department: Mercer County, West Virginia, S.O.
End of Watch: October 9, 1934
Cause: SHOT
Age: 56
Years of Service: 2
Description: Constable Davidson was shot as he guarded two robbery suspects who were under arrest. The suspects complained of being cold and asked Constable Davidson if they could wait in their automobile. Constable Davidson granted the request. A few minutes later they asked if they could get out of the automobile. Constable Davidson agreed and as they exited the vehicle, one of the suspects drew a gun and shot him twice in the head and chest.
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