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 from 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 77 ReflectionsI am so glad Harry and Juanita are together now and forever. She never loved anyone as much as she loved Harry and Harry never loved anyone as much as he loved Juanita. They were soul mates.
T. Adams
Friend
September 23, 2024
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