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Patrolman Curtis L. Staton

Entered Division of Police
March 16, 1970
Died In the Line of Duty
March 22, 1972

Patrolman Curtis L. Staton became a policeman March 16, 1970 and was killed in the line of duty March 22, 1972.  With Officer David Wilson, he was assigned to an ambulance cruiser and had responded to a disturbance call at 2531 Summit Street.  As Staton stood at the top of the stairs, knocking on an apartment door, the door was suddenly jerked opened and Staton was shot twice in the chest at point blank range. The assailant later identified as Jerry Cassady, 28, then attempted to flee, but was shot and killed by Staton’s partner.