Patrolman Charles Davis Downs

Patrolman Charles Davis Downs

Logansport Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Sunday, December 3, 1989

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Charles Davis Downs

Patrolman Downs was dragged to death by a vehicle being driven by a domestic assault suspect. Patrolman Downs was attempting to stop the man from driving from the scene and jumped onto the side of the car.

The suspect refused to stop and Patrolman Downs was dragged to death after becoming caught in the car.

Patrolman Downs was survived by his wife, seven children, and two grandchildren.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Not available

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Revisiting my father in law’s memorial page, thinking of the FIL I never got to meet.
Rest In Peace, Patrolman Downs!

Officer Phil Welch
Rivers Security Patrol Service

April 14, 2025

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