Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Bozeman was killed during an air raid practice drill when an air raid bomb prematurely exploded in his face. Seven others were injured, one critically. Patrolman Bozeman had served with the Lima Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Bozeman gave the Lima Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lima community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bozeman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles C. Bozeman is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 57.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Lima Police Department, 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles C. Bozeman's cause is highlighted.
How Charles C. Bozeman Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles C. Bozeman is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles C. Bozeman was killed by explosives.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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