Lima Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, December 10, 1951
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Bomb
Date of Incident: December 9, 1951
Weapon Used: Explosives; Bomb
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Charles Bozeman was killed during an air raid practice drill when an air raid bomb prematurely exploded in his face.
Seven others were injured, one critically.
Patrolman Bozeman had served with the Lima Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, parents, and sister.