Chief of Police Charles Chester Jackson
Des Moines Police Department
Iowa
End of Watch: Monday, December 16, 1918

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 12, 1918
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Chief Jackson was shot and killed after he and several other officers responded to a house after receiving a tip that a wanted man was there. The officers were met at the door by the suspect's wife. After gaining entry they began searching the home and located the suspect in a bedroom. As they called out his name the suspect began firing, striking Chief Jackson in the chest. Chief Jackson was able to return fire, wounding the suspect. The suspect stayed in the residence for 30 minutes before running out of the back door. Officers opened fire on him and fatally wounded him. Chief Jackson was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four days later.

Chief Jackson had been with the agency for 16 years.