Patrolman Charles H. Shaw
Nassau County Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Friday, September 6, 1940

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 442

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, September 6, 1940
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Case never solved

Patrolman Shaw was shot and killed while he and his partner investigated a suspicious vehicle parked on Railroad Avenue in Woodmere. While approaching the vehicle both officers were subjected to a burst of gunfire. Patrolman Shaw was struck by the gunfire. His partner returned fire but did not strike the assailant, who was never identified or captured. The vehicle they were investigating had just been stolen from approximately a half mile away.

Patrolman Shaw had been with the agency for three years.