Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Sunday, January 10, 1943
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 491
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: October 18, 1941
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman VanBuren Quarles succumbed to injuries he sustained as he and another officer struggled with a suspect.
Patrolman Quarles and a second officer responded to a disturbance call on Oct. 18, 1941, regarding a fight at 3426 Junction Avenue and were attacked as they attempted to arrest the suspect.
During the arrest attempt, Patrolman Quarles was kicked in the chest and stomach. The injuries caused him to suffer severe stomach ailments, and he died after undergoing corrective surgery.
Patrolman Quarles was assigned to the Sixth Precinct. He was survived by his wife, three children, four brothers, and four sisters.