Detective Harry Lankford Charlton

Detective Harry Lankford Charlton | Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
Detective Harry Lankford Charlton

Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, August 24, 1920

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Harry Lankford Charlton

Detective Harry Charlton succumbed to injuries sustained on January 7, 1920, while assisting another officer in making an arrest on Granby Street near Queen Street (modern-day Brambleton Avenue).

The other officer was attempting to place a drunken woman he had arrested in a patrol wagon when the woman kicked Detective Charlton in the groin. A large bruise developed causing blood poisoning that ultimately caused his death. Detective Charlton was hospitalized for four months.

Detective Charlton was survived by his wife, son, daughter, father, and four siblings.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Incident Date Wednesday, January 7, 1920
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Not available

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On this 100th anniversary of your untimely departure we say rest in peace and always know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 24, 2020

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