Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, August 29, 1921
Add to My HeroesCharles Sherman Patterson
Special Officer Charles Patterson suffered a fatal gunshot wound in Ash Fork, 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 after being taken to a hospital in Prescott.
Officer Patterson had served in law enforcement for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Location Arizona
- Incident Date Sunday, August 28, 1921
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Patterson,
Even though it’s been over 100 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. I am a Border Patrol Agent in the El Paso, TX area and there is a BNSF railyard in our Station’s AOR. Everytime that I’ve come into contast with a BNSF Police Officer they’ve always been very professional and helpful.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 12, 2021
