Wheeling Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, January 20, 1926
Add to My HeroesCharles Ulrich Brunhaus
Patrolman Charles Brunhaus died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier in the day. He was returning to the department's headquarters from the Woodsdale area at the end of his shift. His motorcycle struck a parked car on 16th Street near Lane G and he was thrown to the ground. He sustained severe head injuries and died at a local hospital.
Patrolman Brunhaus was single at the time of his death.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsPatrolman Brunhaus know that you are not forgotten today on the 91st anniversary of your death. Thank you for your service to the city of Wheeling.
N/A BLG North Carolina
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January 20, 2017
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