Richmond Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Friday, June 25, 1971
Add to My HeroesHarry Charlton, III
Patrolman Harry Charlton was shot and killed while making a traffic stop at Ninth Street and Commerce Road.
During the stop, the driver suddenly produced a handgun and shot Patrolman Charlton in the chest. The suspect was later arrested and convicted of murder. Prior to the murder he had boasted to friends that he was going to murder a police officer.
The suspect was released prison in 2005 due to a terminal illness and died several weeks later.
Patrolman Charlton had been employed with the Richmond Police Department for 9 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
- Offender Convicted of murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 64 ReflectionsMissing you terribly
Is time of year was always our favorite time.
Skyline Drive , Shenandoah Park and our most favorite of all Colonial Williamsburg
I will always have and keep close to my heart the memories we made I love you
Juanita M Charlton
Wife
November 6, 2019
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