Private Charles F. Caldwell, Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

Private Charles F. Caldwell

Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Saturday, June 12, 1948

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Charles F. Caldwell

Private Charles Caldwell was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two stabbing suspects at 5317 Nye Street in Deanwood Park.

As he and another placed the two into their patrol car the female subject began resisting. During the ensuing struggle, one of the subjects gained control of Private Caldwell's service revolver and shot him in the chest.

The subject was shot and killed by Private Caldwell's partner, who was also wounded.

Private Caldwell had served with the Prince George's County Police Department for six years.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Deceased

arrest

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As yet another anniversary of your death is upon us I reiterate my previous reflection and say that your law enforcement family will always remember. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 12, 2021