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Officer John Robert Estridge | Charlotte Police Department, North Carolina Charlotte Police Department, North Carolina

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John Robert Estridge

Charlotte Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch: Saturday, March 29, 1913

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 39

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/29/1913

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Officer Estridge was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man creating a disturbance at the Dixie Theater. Officer Estridge and his partner were assigned to the theater and warned the man to stop or he would be kicked out. The man began struggling with the officers, gained control of the partner's gun, and shot Officer Estridge. The suspect fled the scene and was never apprehended.

Officer Estridge had served with the Charlotte Police Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.

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Officer Estridge,
On today, the 98th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Charlotte.

R.I.P.
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March 29, 2011

 

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