Police Officer Charles Leon McDonald, Forest Park Police Department, Ohio

Police Officer Charles Leon McDonald

Forest Park Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, June 9, 2001

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Charles Leon McDonald

Police Officer Charles McDonald suffered from over-exertion during a training exercise for a regional SWAT team at Woodland Mound Park in Hamilton County.

He was trying out for the Hamilton County Police Association's SWAT team when he began experiencing chest pains. During the training, he over-exerted himself, and a toxic chemical was released into his bloodstream that combined with a current medical condition. He was transported to a local hospital where he lapsed into a coma before succumbing to his condition the next day.

Officer McDonald had served with the Forest Park Police Department for six years. He is survived by his 11-year-old son, fiancee, parents, and two brothers.

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Age 35
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Incident Date Friday, June 8, 2001

swat, training

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Charles Leon McDonald of the Forest Park Police Department, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

June 9, 2025