Charleston Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, December 6, 1951
Add to My HeroesJunius P. Lewis
Patrolman Lewis was struck and killed by a vehicle while standing on the corner of Rutledge Street and Maple Street. A vehicle went out of control and onto the sidewalk careening off buildings and poles for two blocks. Patrolman Lewis and two other men were struck and killed. The 82 year-old driver was found dazed with no memory of what happened.
Patrolman Lewis was survived by his son, daughter, and six siblings.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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You were taken that day with your Christmas presents on lay away for your children.
Dept. stores have your chosen presents to your wife and children.
I married your daughter in 1987.
May your name be never forgotten.
Lieutenant Michael Karriker
Dept. of Defense, Retired
December 25, 2018
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