Seabrook Police Department, New Hampshire
End of Watch Sunday, August 12, 1973
Charles S. Knowles
Chief Knowles suffered a fatal heart attack when he was kicked in the chest during a struggle. He had responded to the scene of a domestic disturbance and became engaged in a struggle with both the male and female, who had both been drinking. During the struggle the female suspect kicked him in the chest, triggering the heart attack. Chief Knowles was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chief Knowles had been chief for two years and had been with the agency for 30 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 Reflections42 years since this incident happened. I was only 2 months old. I learned today while I was a baby, there were real heroes out there watching for us. Now that I'm 42, may you continues rest in peace while I return to your loved one what you did for me 42 years ago. I don't know you but you still my older brother in blue.
Special Agent (former PRPD Agent #31069)
USACID
August 12, 2015
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