Charlotte Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, March 29, 1913
Add to My HeroesJohn Robert Estridge
Officer Estridge was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man creating a disturbance at the Dixie Theater. Officer Estridge and his partner were assigned to the theater and warned the man to stop or he would be kicked out. The man began struggling with the officers, gained control of the partner's gun, and shot Officer Estridge. The suspect fled the scene and was never apprehended.
Officer Estridge had served with the Charlotte Police Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Estridge.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 28, 2020
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