Deputy City Marshal Charles H. Baker
Houston City Marshal's Office
Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, August 16, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, August 16, 1979
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Executed in 1986

Marshal Baker was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped a man who was suspected of robbing a bar. When they attempted to detain the man a struggle ensued. The suspect pulled out a handgun and shot Marshal Baker and his partner. Marshal Baker succumbed to his injuries. The suspect was apprehended four days later in Kentucky and was executed for the crime in 1986.