Officer John Robert Estridge
Charlotte Police Department
North Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, March 29, 1913

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 29, 1913
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

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.