Special Officer Charles Sherman Patterson
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Monday, August 29, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 28, 1921
Incident Location: Arizona
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Special Officer Charles Patterson was accidentally shot and killed in Prescott, Arizona, when his service weapon fell from its holster and discharged. He was chasing a hobo when the accident occurred. He died from his wound the following day.

Officer Patterson had served in law enforcement for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.