Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Charles Danowitz was accidentally shot and killed by two fellow officers who had mistaken him for a burglar in a dark waiting room of the Tioga Station of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway at 20th and Tioga Streets. Policeman Danowitz had served with the agency for 9 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Danowitz served with the Philadelphia Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Danowitz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Charles Danowitz 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Philadelphia Police Department, 162 of 378 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Danowitz's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Danowitz Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Danowitz is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Danowitz was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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