Officer Charles Benjamin Birmingham
Huntsville Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 13, 1926
Add to My HeroesCharles Benjamin Birmingham
Officer Charles Birmingham was shot and killed by the brother of two suspects whom he had shot and killed earlier in the year. Officer Birmingham was struck by nine buck shots, one of which severed an artery and caused him to bleed to death.
The suspect 26, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years. He was released on January 6, 1938.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Released in 1938
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsHeroes live forever, Officer Birmingham, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Huntsville and the great State of Texas.
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
October 13, 2013
