Patrolman Charles Thompson
New York Metropolitan Police Force
New York
End of Watch: Sunday, December 1, 1867

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Monday, November 4, 1867
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Thompson succumbed to wounds received one month earlier when he was stabbed while trying to arrest a drunk man. The suspect was causing a disturbance in a grocery store on James Street when Patrolman Thompson attempted to arrest him. The suspect fled into an alley and stabbed Patrolman Thompson in the shoulder. The suspect was apprehended.

Patrolman Thompson was assigned to the 4th Precint.