Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Eberwein was shot and killed in police headquarters by a tavern owner who had been arrested earlier for selling illegal liquor. Chief Eberwein was speaking with one of the state liquor agents who had raided the man's tavern when the suspect walked in, produced a pistol, and shot Chief Eberwein in the chest. The 48-year-old suspect then shot at several officers before shooting himself in the head. He died three days later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Eberwein served with the South River Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the South River community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Eberwein.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Charles Eberwein 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 NJ, 229 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.4% of this state's fallen. That is 35.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Eberwein's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Eberwein Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Eberwein is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Eberwein was killed by handgun.
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