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Policeman Charles W. Brown | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Charles W. Brown

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, December 5, 1946

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: 3 years

Badge # 355

Military veteran

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 11/27/1946

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Charles Brown was killed when his semi-automatic handgun fell out of his pocket in a store on 68th Street near Greenway Avenue, and discharged. He was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries eight days later.

Officer Brown had served with the agency for three years, interrupted by service in the United States Navy in World War II. He is survived by his wife and two children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 65th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace



Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 27, 2011

 

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