Officer Charles S. Swinney
Dallas Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, June 21, 1925

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, June 21, 1925
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Convicted

Officer Charles Swinney was shot and killed on Knox Street while patrolling the area's business district.

A struggle ensued when he confronted two suspicious men and one of the men shot him. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Swinney was able to identify the suspects before dying. The suspects were both arrested and convicted of his murder.

Officer Swinney was survived by his wife.