Quincy Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Monday, October 21, 1918
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available
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.