Officer Charles Nelson Doughty
Newport News Police Department
Virginia
End of Watch: Sunday, August 11, 1946

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 11, 1946
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer 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.