Wichita Falls Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, June 29, 1933
Add to My HeroesCharles Sleigh "Doc" Carlisle
Officer Doc Carlisle succumbed to gunshot wounds received two days earlier while he and his partner tried to question a man about an aggravated robbery at 1704 Holliday Road in Wichita Falls at 10:30 pm.
The 20-year-old suspect was arrested three days later in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years. His prison job, which was an auto mechanic, allowed him to drive outside of the prison. He was killed in an automobile accident on January 20, 1939.
Officer Carlisle had served with the Wichita Falls Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, stepdaughter, parents, and four sisters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, June 27, 1933
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Carlisle,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wichita Falls.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 29, 2023
