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Police Officer Charles McKinley | Verona Police Department, Pennsylvania Verona Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer

Charles McKinley

Verona Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, February 4, 1954

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 62

Tour: 20 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/4/1954

Weapon: Rifle; .30-.30

Suspect: Committed suicide

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Officer Charles McKinley was shot and killed when he went to a residence to investigate a domestic disturbance. A man had came home drunk and was arguing with his wife. The man shot Officer McKinley in the back from a hiding place on a stair landing as the officer was walking upstairs to talk with him. The suspect then shot and killed himself.

Officer McKinley had served with the agency for 20 years. He was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 58th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. . My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 4, 2012

 

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