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Officer Charles Nelson Doughty | Newport News Police Department, Virginia Newport News Police Department, Virginia

Officer

Charles Nelson Doughty

Newport News Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Sunday, August 11, 1946

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/11/1946

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Executed in 1947

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Officer Charles Doughty was shot and killed with his own weapon while attempting to make an arrest. After being shot the first time a passing cab driver helped Officer Doughty into the cab but the suspect opened the door and shot him again.

The shooter was apprehended and executed in October of 1947.

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Tonight "A" Shift dedicates our watch to you Officer Doughty. Thank you Sir for your service, it will never be forgotten.

Sgt. J.L. Slaughter
Radford Police Department, VA
August 11, 2012

 

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