Patrolman Charles J. Collins
Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 20, 1942
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Patrolman Charles Collins was shot and killed while he attempted to arrest a man who had pulled a gun on another officer and carjacked a vehicle. Patrolman Collins and other officers went to a house, in Byfield, where the man fled to and as they entered the home Patrolman Collins was shot and killed. The suspect was shot and killed by another Trooper.

Patrolman Collins had been with the agency for eight years.