Bio & Incident Details
Age: 52
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/21/1925
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Convicted
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Officer Charles Swinney was shot and killed on Knox Street while patrolling the area's business district.
A struggle ensued when he confronted two suspicious men and one of the men shot him. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Swinney was able to identify the suspects before dying. The suspects were both arrested and convicted of his murder.
Officer Swinney was survived by his wife.




