Bio & Incident Details
Age: 55
Tour: 11 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Location: Arizona
Incident Date: 8/28/1921
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Not available
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Special Officer Charles Patterson was accidentally shot and killed in Prescott, Arizona, when his service weapon fell from its holster and discharged. He was chasing a hobo when the accident occurred. He died from his wound the following day.
Officer Patterson had served in law enforcement for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
