Patrolman Charles Ray Buckley Jr.
Jackson Police Department
Mississippi
End of Watch: Sunday, March 14, 1965

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 14, 1965
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 20 gauge
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Buckley was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance. As the officers spoke with the female subject the male subject ran from the house with their child and fled in a vehicle.

Patrolman Buckley and his partner pursued the suspect through Jackson at speeds reaching 100-mph. The suspect suddenly stopped and as the patrolmen exited their car the man opened fire with a .20 gauge shotgun. The blast struck Patrolman Buckley in the head, causing a fatal wound. Patrolman Buckley's partner shot and killed the suspect as the man reloaded his weapon.

Patrolman Buckley had served with the agency for only 8 months. He was survived by his expectant wife, parents, and grandmother.