Patrolman Charles F. Finn, Reading Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Charles F. Finn

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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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 11, 2015