Muskegon Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Saturday, October 31, 1925
Add to My HeroesCharles Dewitt Hammond
Detective Charles Hammond was shot and killed after arresting a man for passing a counterfeit bill.
He asked the man to return to the police station with him and as they did so the man attempted to flee on foot. As Detective Hammond chased him the suspect turned and shot him. Although wounded Detective Hammond continued to chase the suspect and apprehended him. He gained control of the suspect's handgun and shot and killed him.
An accomplice of the killer was executed in 1926 for killing Officer James Skelly in 1924.
Detective Hammond had been employed with the Muskegon Police Department for 13 years and was survived by his wife and four children. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Michigan.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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