Detective Sergeant Charles McKenna
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, October 28, 1922

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 28, 1922
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Sergeant McKenna was shot and killed by another officer in a case of mistaken identity. Sergeant McKenna and other officers were in a police vehicle with the curtains drawn. Another officer, who was unaware the vehicle was a police car, attempted to stop it. The officer saw a man inside with a gun and opened fire with a shotgun, killing Sergeant McKenna.

All officers involved in the incident were cleared after an investigation by the prosecutor's office.

Sergeant McKenna had served with the Detroit Police Department for 4 years.