Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Sunday, February 2, 1930
Add to My HeroesCharles Weir Crankshaw
Patrolman Charles Crankshaw was shot and killed when he and another officer attempted to search a subject suspected of carrying a concealed weapon in a store. When the officers attempted to stop the subject he drew a gun and fired, striking Patrolman Crankshaw three times.
The other officer shot and fatally wounded the suspect as he fled form the scene. The suspect ran to a nearby hospital where he died from his wounds. It was later discovered that he was a convict who had escaped from the Confederate Soldiers Home in Atlanta where he had been assigned to special duty.
Patrolman Crankshaw had served with the Atlanta Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsPatrolman Crankshaw,
On today, the 95th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Atlanta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 2, 2025
Recent LODD Deaths

Detective William Osborn
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: July 18, 2025

Detective Victor Lemus
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: July 18, 2025

Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: July 18, 2025

Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CA
EOW: July 17, 2025

Sergeant Alton Dale Berrian
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: May 16, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman
Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office, NM
EOW: July 8, 2025

Officer Miguel Cano
California Highway Patrol, CA
EOW: July 2, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Devin Mason
Darlington County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW: July 1, 2025

Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: June 30, 2025