Logansport Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, December 3, 1989
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
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsToday marks the 21st Anniversary of Officer Charles Downs EOW.My self along with one of his surviving daughters,Renee Downs Piper are remembering this time,celebrating not the death,but the life of a fallen Brother / Father/ Husband/Son.
Ofc. Phillip Welch
Securitas Security Services
December 3, 2010
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