Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, June 21, 1925
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 21, 1925
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 5 years
Officer Charles Swinney was shot and killed on Knox Street near Buena Vista Street while patrolling the area's business district.
A struggle ensued when he confronted two suspicious men and one of the men shot him. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Swinney was able to identify the suspects before dying. Both suspects were arrested. One was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to five years.
Officer Swinney was survived by his wife.