Officer Charles E. Manning

Charles E. Manning

Officer Manning was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle parked on Hillside Boulevard. He interrupted a suspect who was attempting to steal gasoline from a heating company. The suspect shot him once in the chest and five times in the back. The suspect was apprehended near the scene minutes later.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 5 years to life on May 19, 1966.

Officer Manning had served with the agency for 9 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.