Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, May 11, 1898
Add to My HeroesCharles Metzgar
Police Officer Charles Metzgar succumbed to two gunshot wounds sustained 11 days earlier while attempting to arrest a man for fighting at the corner of Second Avenue and Greenfield Avenue, in Hazelwood.
As Officer Metzgar walked the man to the police call box the subject suddenly pulled out a revolver and shot him in the head twice before fleeing. Patrolman Metzgar was taken to Mercy Hospital where he remained until succumbing to his wounds.
The subject was arrested a short time later and charged with murder. He was convicted of second degree murder on July 11, 1898, and sentenced to 14 years.
Police Officer Metzgar had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, May 1, 1898
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Sentenced to 14 years
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