Detective Robert R. Cline, Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

Detective Robert R. Cline

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, February 5, 1938

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Robert R. Cline

Detective Robert Cline was shot and killed in a fierce shootout between four bank robbers.

Three of the robbers were shot and killed, and several other officers were critically wounded. The fourth robber was shot in the spine and paralyzed. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. On April 6, 1938, he died on death row of complications from his wounds two weeks before his scheduled execution.

Detective Cline had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 11 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender 4 shot and killed

robbery

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Det. Cline,
On today, the 87th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 5, 2025