Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 29-W -34
Department: Ottumwa, Iowa, P.D.
End of Watch: 03/27/1895
Cause: Gunfire
Age: 47
Length of Service: 4 Years
Patrolman Graves was shot when he responded to a domestic disturbance call. Patrolman Graves arrived at the residence and came upon a husband and wife fighting. The man drew his revolver and fatally shot Patrolman Graves in the chest. The man was arrested by authorities.