David John Ead
- Died:
- 20 April 1987
- Age:
- 38
- Rank:
- Inspector
- Force:
- Royal Ulster Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot dead by terrorists while on foot patrol.
Police Memorial Tribute
On foot Inspector Ead was supervising beat patrols, having just checked one he was walking to another some distance away when two gunmen ambushed him. He was shot from behind and died instantly.
Originally from Plymouth he joined the RUC after serving in the British Army.
Survived by his wife and their two daughters.
