Charlotte Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, April 17, 1936
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: March 29, 1936
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Nichols was killed by a hit-and-run driver while on patrol in the business district during the early morning hours. He was struck at the intersection of Tryon Street and 3rd Street.
Officer Nichols had been with the agency for 10 years.