Reading Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, May 11, 1905
Charles F. Finn
Patrolman Finn was shot and killed while chasing three men he caught burglarizing a grain store. He began to chase the three men when one suddenly turned and shot him in the abdomen with a revolver.
Patrolman Finn succumbed to his wound 11 hours later.
The suspect was later apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Patrolman Finn was single and had served with the agency for 2 years.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
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