McPherson Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch: Sunday, May 14, 1933
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 14, 1933
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Night Chief Charles Bruce was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary at a local gas station.
After informing the owner of the station, he returned to the location and found several men in front of the business. They opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. The suspects were later shot and killed by a posse.
Chief Bruce was a United States Army WWI veteran. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter.