Patrolman Charles Oglesby Daily
Louisville Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 12, 1923

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 12, 1923
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Daily was shot and killed while pursuing a burglary suspect in an alley. Patrolman Daily was informed that a burglar was in the home of the State Fire Marshall. Patrolman Daily sped to the home at on Cecial Avenue and saw the burglar jump from a window and run toward the alley in the rear of the home. As Daily pursued the burglar the burglar turned and fired twice, shooting Daily in the heart, killing him.

Patrolman Daily had been with the agency for five years.