Patrolman Charles Merritt

Patrolman Charles Merritt | New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
Patrolman Charles Merritt

New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Tuesday, February 14, 1911

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Charles Merritt

Patrolman Charles Merritt was shot and killed near the intersection of Camp and Poeyfarre Streets by a drunken youth he was attempting to arrest for creating a disturbance. Patrolman Merritt managed to return fire mortally wounding the suspect. He died four days later.

Patrolman Merritt had served with the agency for 17 years and was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 50
  • Tour 17 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Not available
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Sergeant Scott Monaco
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