Fort Collins Police Services, Colorado
End of Watch Sunday, December 17, 1911
Add to My HeroesCharles E. Brockman
Night Policeman Charles Brockman was shot and killed while chasing a murder suspect in downtown Fort Collins.
While on his beat he came across a stabbing victim. As Policeman Brockman pursued the suspect the man pulled out a pistol and shot him. The 30-year-old suspect was later apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. In 1916 he received a new trial, was again convicted of murder, but sentenced to life. He died in prison on August 18, 1950.
Policeman Brockman was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Died in prison
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