Forest Park Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, June 9, 2001
Add to My HeroesCharles Leon McDonald
Police Officer Charles McDonald suffered from over-exertion during a training exercise for a regional SWAT team.
He was trying out for the Hamilton County Police Association's SWAT team when he began experiencing chest pains. During the training he over-exerted himself and a toxic chemical was released into his bloodstream which combined with a current medical condition. He was transported to a local hospital where he lapsed into a coma before succumbing to his condition the next day.
Officer McDonald had served with the Forest Park Police Department for six years. He is survived by his 11-year-old son, fiancee, parents, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Friday, June 8, 2001
Most Recent Reflection
View all 85 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Charles Leon McDonald of the Forest Park Police Department, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
June 9, 2023
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