Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, August 29, 1921
Charles Sherman Patterson
Special Officer Charles Patterson suffered a fatal gunshot wound in Ash Fork, 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 after being taken to a hospital in Prescott.
Officer Patterson had served in law enforcement for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Accidental)
- Location Arizona
- Incident Date Sunday, August 28, 1921
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