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Patrolman Charles Tilden Crooker | Quincy Police Department, Massachusetts
Quincy Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman

Charles Tilden Crooker

Quincy Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Monday, October 21, 1918

Biographical Info

Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: October 21, 1918
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Charles Crooker died after contracting the influenza virus while manning a city ambulance during the Influenza Epidemic of 1918. It is believed he contracted the virus while tending to victims at a temporary hospital.

Patrolman Crooker had served with the Quincy Police Department for 19 years.