Acting Chief of Police Charles Newell "Bud" Overman

Acting Chief of Police Charles Newell
Wymore Police Department, Nebraska
Acting Chief of Police Charles Newell "Bud" Overman

Wymore Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch Tuesday, March 30, 1948

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Charles Newell "Bud" Overman

Acting Chief Bud Overman was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner to the Wymore City Jail.

He had just arrested the man for drunk driving and was approaching the jail when the man produced a hidden .32 caliber handgun and shot him. The suspect fled a short distance and then committed suicide.

Acting Chief Overman was a United States Army WWI Purple Heart veteran. He was survived by his wife, two children, and five grandchildren.

He is buried at Wymore Cemetery in Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska.

Bio

  • Age 58
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
  • Offender Committed suicide

arrest, transport

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Acting Chief Overman,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

March 30, 2023

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