Miami Springs Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, June 11, 1991
Charles Brian Stafford
Officer Stafford was shot and killed after stopping a stolen car. He was shot twice, once in the neck and once in the left shoulder, as he approached the car. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death.
Officer Stafford had served with the Miami Springs Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 0088
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsOfficer Stafford was shot with his own gun after it was taken from him during a fight with the suspect. This post is incorrect and should be corrected.
The true facts should serve to protect officers as unarmed suspects can kill officers during any encounter!
Deputy Chris Percival Retired
Charles Stafford’s FTO
December 29, 2017
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Ray Horn
Comal County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: January 17, 2019
Sergeant Wytasha Carter
Birmingham Police Department, AL
EOW: January 13, 2019
Trooper Christopher Lambert
Illinois State Police, IL
EOW: January 12, 2019
Police Officer Natalie Becky Corona
Davis Police Department, CA
EOW: January 10, 2019
Police Officer Clayton Joel Townsend
Salt River Police Department, TR
EOW: January 8, 2019
Police Officer Dale James Woods
Colerain Township Police Department, OH
EOW: January 7, 2019
Master Police Officer Joseph William Shinners
Provo Police Department, UT
EOW: January 5, 2019
Police Officer II Michael Wayne Smith
Henry County Police Department, GA
EOW: December 28, 2018
Corporal Ronil Singh
Newman Police Department, CA
EOW: December 26, 2018