Policeman Charlie W. Howard
Corbin Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Friday, June 30, 1933

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, June 30, 1933
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Policeman Howard was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a local restaurant. He and two other officers entered the restaurant and Policeman Howard sat down across from one of the persons involved and began speaking to him. The man suddenly fired a pistol underneath the table and struck Policeman Howard in the left leg, severing a large artery. One of the officers immediately struck the suspect with his night stick and took him into custody. Policeman Howard bled to death within a few minutes.

Policeman Howard had been with the Corbin Police Department for 11 years and was survived by his wife and young son.